Direct Objects

Direct objects receive the action of a verb, so to speak. The direct object is the thing or being navigated in Joe navigated traffic. It's the person being punched in Bill punched Lou. It's the thing being seen in I saw it. Understanding direct objects can be very helpful in knowing when to use, say, John and I as opposed to John and me. Here's what you need to know.

 

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Tags: COPY EDITING, DIRECT OBJECTS, GRAMMAR, OBJECT PRONOUN

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