Question

Which phrase best defines the term direct object    A. a word connected to the subject by a linking verb B. an adverb that modifies an action verb C.  a noun or pronoun before an action verb D. a noun pronoun or word group that receives the action of the verb

Answer 1

Direct object is D. A NOUN, PRONOUN, OR WORD GROUP THAT RECEIVES THE ACTION OF THE VERB.

Direct object follows a transitive verb (action verb) not a linking verb. It is always placed after the verb not before it. It receives the action not modifies the action verb.