Which word in the sentence is the direct object?

My parents, for example, often return library books early.

A.

parents

B.

library

C.

return

D.

books

Question

Which word in the sentence is the direct object? 

My parents, for example, often return library books early.
 











  

A.
 
parents 









  

B.
 
library 









  

C.
 
return 









  

D.
 
books

zale101 · Answer

the direct object is a type of action verb

zale101 · Answer

when looking for a direct object, ask yourself "What's the subject directed to in this sentence?"

zale101 · Answer

so, what's the action verb in this sentence?

anonymous · Answer

books?

zale101 · Answer

yeah

zale101 · Answer

let me give u a good example to have a better picture 
I drink milk.
  "I" is the subject. "Drink" is the verb. "Milk" is the direct object because it is receiving the action