Identify the direct object.
12. The baseball pitcher threw his teammate on first base the ball.(1pt)\
A. pitcher
B. teammate
C. first base
D. ball
13. Players usually kick or "head" the ball to their teammates on the field. (1pt)
A. ball
B. teammates
C. field
D. none

Question

Identify the direct object.
12. The baseball pitcher threw his teammate on first base the ball.(1pt)\
A. pitcher
B. teammate 
C. first base 
D. ball
13. Players usually kick or "head" the ball to their teammates on the field. (1pt)
A. ball 
B. teammates
C. field 
D. none

anonymous · Answer

The direct object of a verb is the thing being acted upon (i.e., the receiver of the action). So D.

anonymous · Answer

the ball in both instances