Here's why:
* Direct Object: The direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. In this case, the crate is the thing that is being opened.
* Noun Phrase: A noun phrase is a group of words that act as a noun. "(crate)" is a single-word noun phrase.
The parentheses are used to emphasize the word "crate" as the object of the verb "open", even though it is not explicitly stated.