Direct Objects

Direct Objects A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb in an active sentence. It answers the questions what? or whom? about the transitive verb. Again, a simple direct object is only the noun or pronoun, whereas a complex direct object consists of that noun and pronoun and any modifiers that accompany it. Examples: Terry burnt the toast. What did terry burn? - He burnt the toast. Serena visited Kara. Whom did Serena visit? - She visited Kara. The direct object may also be compound. Example: Terry burnt the toast and the eggs. What did Terry burn? - He burnt the toast and the eggs.