Question

is the phrase in bold a direct object or an indirect object? the trainer at the gym showed dwayne a simple exercise routine. direct object indirect object

Explanation:

A direct object receives the action of the verb and answers "what?" about the action. Here, the trainer showed what? A simple exercise routine. An indirect object answers "to whom/for whom" the action is done, which is Dwayne in this sentence.

Answer:

direct object