Question

What is the direct object in the sentence? All of the grandchildren are playing tag in the backyard. A. all B. backyard C. grandchildren D. tag

Answer 1

The direct object is the thing being done by the verb. So, first identify the verb. What is the verb doing? What's the thing being done? That's your direct object.

Answer 2

The direct object follows a verb. The verb is "playing." What are they playing? They are playing tag. Answer is D.

Answer 3

ya its d