Question

Is the word enemies a direct object or an indirect object.

The electric eel stuns its enemies with an electric shock.

Answer 1

Indirect objects answer "To or for whom or what?" after the verb.

Direct objects answer what or whom after the verb.

Let's see which one fits "enemies."

The electric eel stuns (to or for what?)

The electric eel stuns (whom or what?)

What do you think?

Answer 2

I think direct object?

Answer 3

Kelley, Brett -- please use the same name for your posts.

Yes, it's a direct object.

Answer 4

Sorry, did not know my brother had gotten on here too.