What is the difference between a direct object and an indirect object?

A direct object is a noun that receives the action of a verb. An indirect object is a noun that is acted upon by a verb.

For example, in the sentence "The dog chased the ball," the dog is the direct object, and the ball is the indirect object.

Here are some other examples of direct and indirect objects:

• Direct object: The cat sat on the mat.
• Indirect object: The dog chased the cat.

In these examples, the direct object is the one that performs the action, and the indirect object is the one that is affected by the action.