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how do you know we a sectence is direct object or indirect object
  

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How do we know if a sentence has a direct object or an indirect object? A sentence can have both, neither one, or only a direct object. The direct object receives the action of the verb.

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How do we know if a sentence has a direct object or an indirect object?

A sentence can have both, neither one, or only a direct object.

The direct object receives the action of the verb. It answers the question "What?"

John kicked the ball. (What did he kick? - the answer is the direct object)

John sent an email. (What did he send? - the answer