Hello, I have a pencil. Is "pencil" a direct object of the sentence? Thank you. Nawee
N naweewra Member Joined May 19, 2011 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Thai Home Country Thailand Current Location Thailand Jan 16, 2013 #1 Hello, I have a pencil. Is "pencil" a direct object of the sentence? Thank you. Nawee
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Jan 16, 2013 #2 It's the direct object of the verb.
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Jan 16, 2013 #3 Have meaning possess is regarded as transitive.
