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The Writing Centre

Simard Hall
Room 0021
60 University
P.O. Box 450
Station A, Ottawa, ON
Canada K1N 6N5

No telephone writing help available
Tel.: 613 562-5800 ext. 2267

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E-mail:
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Question:
Next to the china cabinet, Mrs. Wilkes placed a polished side table and an antique jug.
Answer:
The answer Indirect Object is not correct.
Explanation:
"Table" is a direct object because it answers the question "what?" after the verb "placed."
 
 
 

 

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