Direct Object

A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action in a sentence. It answers the questions "what?" or "who?" For example:

John bought the pizza.
What did John buy?
- He bought the pizza.
The direct object is: the pizza

Pedro hit Maribel.
Who did Pedro hit?
- He hit Maribel.
The direct object is: Maribel

The direct object may also be compound. For example:

Gabriela burnt the turkey and the stuffing.
What did Gabriela burn?
- She burnt the turkey and the stuffing.
The direct object is: the turkey and the stuffing

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