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Is the phrase in bold a direct object, an indirect object, or neither?

Mindful of the hot sun, Emilia offered her dog some water.

The phrase in bold is: some water

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The phrase “some water” is a direct object
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The phrase "some water" is a direct object in this sentence because it is the object of the verb "offered".
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