2007-02-21 04:03:37 · 3 answers · asked by kel_230 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
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Basically, if there are two objects, the indirect one is the person and the direct one is the thing. Occasionally, the indirect one will be an animal.
2007-02-21 04:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indirect Object
An indirect object precedes the direct object and tells to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done and who is receiving the direct object. There must be a direct object to have an indirect object. Indirect objects are usually found with verbs of giving or communicating like give, bring, tell, show, take, or offer. An indirect object is always a noun or pronoun which is not part of a prepositional phrase.
Example: She gave me the report.
(Who received the report? Me.)
2007-02-21 04:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by luckylyndy2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The indirect object answers the question "to whom" after the verb. It's generally a person.
Ex. I gave $10 to Ralph. I gave $10 to whom? Ralph - indirect object
John is speaking to his teacher. John is speaking to whom? teacher - indirect object.
Mark gave me the football. Mark gave the football to whom? me- direct object.
2007-02-21 07:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by ruke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋