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528.1 Direct Object

The direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the predicate—directly. (The direct object answers the question what? or whom?)

Some people treat blogs as online journals.

The direct object may be compound.

Other blogs discuss sports, politics, food, music, or movies.

528.2 Indirect Object

An indirect object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the predicate—indirectly. An indirect object names the person to whom or for whom something is done.