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A noun functioning as an object in a sentence can be:

  • the direct object of a verb;
  • the indirect object of a verb;
  • the object of a preposition;
  • an object complement.

Examples:

My mother called my teacher for the assignment. (direct object)

Jack gave the teacher a note from his mother. (indirect object)

Jill brought an apple for the teacher. (object of the preposition)

We met Ms. Moon, your teacher, at the conference. (object complement)

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