Basic Examples:
* The baker made a cake and cookies for the party. (The direct objects are "cake" and "cookies".)
* The children collected leaves and acorns in the park. (The direct objects are "leaves" and "acorns".)
* She bought a new dress and shoes for the wedding. (The direct objects are "dress" and "shoes".)
* We saw a dog and a cat in the yard. (The direct objects are "dog" and "cat".)
Examples with More Complexity:
* The artist painted a portrait of the queen and a landscape of the countryside. (Here, the direct objects are slightly more complex: "a portrait of the queen" and "a landscape of the countryside".)
* The chef prepared a delicious meal of chicken, vegetables, and rice. (The direct object is a list of items: "chicken, vegetables, and rice".)
* He gave his mother flowers and a heartfelt hug. (Here, the direct objects are different types of things: "flowers" and "a heartfelt hug".)
Key Points:
* Direct objects receive the action of the verb. In the examples above, the verbs are "made," "collected," "bought," "saw," "painted," "prepared," and "gave."
* Compound direct objects are joined by a conjunction, typically "and" or "or." They both refer to the same verb.
* A compound direct object can consist of simple nouns, noun phrases, or even clauses.
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