What is the direct object in sentence The salesman gave Marci a demo.?

The direct object in the sentence "The salesman gave Marci a demo" is "a demo".

Here's why:

* Direct objects are the nouns or pronouns that receive the action of the verb.

* In this sentence, the verb is "gave".

* The salesman is the one giving, and Marci is the indirect object (she receives the demo), but the thing actually being given is "a demo".