What is the difference between a direct object and an indirect object?

A direct object is a noun that receives the action of a verb. An indirect object is a noun that is acted upon by a verb.

For example, in the sentence "The dog chased the ball," the dog is the direct object, and the ball is the indirect object.

Here are some other examples of direct and indirect objects:

• Direct object: the book, the key, the dog
• Indirect object: the reader, the teacher, the dog

As you can see, the direct object is always a noun that receives the action of a verb, while the indirect object is always a noun that is acted upon by a verb.