Direct Objects (with Examples) | Grammarly Blog
www.grammarly.com › blog › direct-objectJul 28, 2021 · In English grammar, a direct object is a word or phrase that receives the action of the verb. In the sentence The students eat cake, the direct object is cake; the word eat is the verb and cake is what’s being eaten. Direct objects can get tricky, especially when used with indirect objects. In this quick guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about how to use them correctly, including an explanation of direct vs. indirect objects, and we’ll also include plenty of direct ...