What does a direct object follow?

Answer 1

Generally, intransitive verbs - which, of course, are defined as verbs which do not take a direct object. To hit is a transitive verb. In Fred hits Charlie, Charlie is the direct object. To go is intransitive. In Fred goes to London, London is an indirect object. Of course, transitive verbs can have both a direct and an indirect object; in Fred buys a present for Charlie, the present is a direct object and Charlie is the indirect object.

Answer 2

A direct object will follow a transitive verb [a type of action verb]. Direct objects can be nouns, pronouns, phrases, or clauses. If you can identify the subject and verb in a sentence, then finding the direct object-if one exists-is easy. Just remember this simple formula: subject + verb + what? or who? = direct object

Answer 3

The direct object (object) comes after the indirect object

I gave my dog a bone ('my dog' = indirect object; 'a bone' = direct object).

They called me a taxi. (taxi - direct object, me- indirect object)

Answer 4

That entirely depends on the sentence.

It could be a form of punctuation. Examples:

• I caught the ball.
• Will you catch the ball?
• Hurry up and catch the ball!

There could be another direct object. Example:

• I caught the ball and a cold.

Perhaps there's another independent clause. Example:

• I caught the ball, and then I threw it to Sally.

The possibilities are endless. There aren't any strict grammar rules regarding what follows a direct object.

Answer 5

A direct object will follow a transitive verb [a type of action verb]

Answer 6

A direct object follows an action verb. A predicate nominative or predicate adjective follows a linking verb.