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Sentences Object of the Verb

Description: In linguistics, a sentence object is the entity that is affected by the action of a verb in a sentence. It is the noun or noun phrase that indicates the recipient of the action or who/what experiences the effect of the verb.

Senses:
1. Grammatical sense: The noun or noun phrase that functions as the object of a verb in a sentence.
2. Linguistic sense: The entity that receives the direct action of the verb or is affected by it.

Usages:
- In the sentence "She gave him a gift," "him" is the object of the verb "gave."
- In the phrase "I love pizza," "pizza" is the object of the verb "love."
- Objects of the verb can be in different forms, such as pronouns, nouns, or noun phrases.

Sample Sentences:
1. The teacher assigned the students an interesting project.
2. They offered us a job opportunity we couldn't refuse.
3. Please hand me the book on the shelf.
4. The cat caught a mouse in the garden.
5. He sent her a heartfelt letter on her birthday.

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