Bread; a direct object answers, "What?" among other things.
Example sentence: I like swimming. (the gerund 'swimming' is the direct object of the verb 'like')
If the word "writing" is used as a noun, then it can be a direct object. Without a complete sentence, "writing" is just a word. Example: He enjoys writing. (direct object of the verb "enjoys")
The indirect object is 'you', as 'a cake' will always retain its function of direct object, no matter its position within the sentence.
The verb does not have a direct object in the sentence, "She is insecure."
There is no direct object in that sentence.
There is no direct object in that sentence.
There is no direct object in that sentence.
There is no direct object in this sentence.
In the sentence 'you have her a surprise gift', 'her' is an indirect object. 'Gift' is the direct object in that sentence.
Yes, and very often. Example: "This sentence has a direct object." where object is the D.O.
That sentence does not contain a direct object.
"song" is the direct object in that sentence.