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B. Were swimming
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Direct object.
The direct object receives the action of a verb in a sentence.
The indirect object represents to whom or for whom something is said.
Ex: Sandra gave the book to Tom.
Sandra is receiving the action: she gives the book
Tom is the one getting the object
The third sentence is the answer.
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