IDENTIFY THE DIRECT OBJECT(S) IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE. The band needs a flute player and a drummer before next week.

i believe “player” and “drummer”

would be the direct objects.

Explanation:

a direct object is a noun or phrase denoting the recipient of an action, and the action in this sentence is “need.” the band needs what? a player and drummer. “flute” wouldn’t be included simply because flute would be the adjective. which kind of player? a “flute” player. hope this helps

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running swiftly he was able to overtake the child.