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The word children is the plural form of the noun child. A noun can be the subject of a sentence or clause, the direct or indirect object of a verb, or the object of a preposition.

Examples:

Direct object: She brought the children to the picnic.

Indirect object: She made the children some Sandwiches.

Object of the preposition: She served the sandwiches to the children.

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