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Identify indirect objects in various sentence patterns. How to identify? (1) The indirect object always comes between the verb and the direct object. (2) An indirect object cannot exist without a direct object in the sentence. An indirect object answers the question "to/for whom?", "to/for what?"
A direct object is a noun (or a phrase) that receives the action of the verb. It usually answers the question "What"? A transitive verb must be present for a direct object.
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A direct object is the noun or pronoun that directly receives the action of the verb (e.g., She read a book – “book” is the direct object).. An indirect object is the noun or pronoun that indirectly receives the action, often answering “to whom” or “for whom” the action is done (e.g., He gave her a gift – “her” is the indirect object, “gift” is the direct object).
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Complete the sentences with the words in brackets in the correct order then write the complete sentences. Sentence number one is an example. 1. I promised to deliver her the parcel. (parcel/the/her) 2. We have already shown (the/Mrs. Clark/to/project) 3. We will write (letter/a/John) 4. I can lend (book/her/the) 5. They will immediately send (a/us/...
Complete the sentences and use a preposition if necessary. Sentence number one is an example for you. 1. Did you send Mary the postcard? – Yes, I sent it to her (her/it) 2. Go to bed, Sam! – Mum, I can’t sleep. Will you read? (me) 3. You should offer them your car. – But I’ve already offered (them/it) 4. Why don’t we bring them some sandwiches? – Y...
Rewrite the complete sentences correctly. The first sentence is already done for you as an example. 1. What did you do? Can you tell me it? Can you say it to me? 2. He wrote to Dan a letter. 3. They gave a lot of presents Simon. 4. This picture is so nice. – Can you show to me? 5. I have brought for your sister this book. 6. Please, will you pass m...
Complete the sentences and use a preposition if necessary. The first sentence is an example. 1. Please, bring me a cup of coffee. (a cup of coffee/me) 2. Will you show? (it/her) 3. They sold. (my sister/their house) 4. I want to send. (Jane/this card) 5. You should write. (your parents) 6. Please, don’t tell . (him) 7. I’ve bought.(Helen/it). 8. My...
A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb in a sentence. It answers the questions what? or whom? about the verb. Choose the direct object(s) in each sentence.
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A multiple-choice interactive English grammar test on the direct object with a printable version for teachers. Grammar-Monster .com ( #gm ) glossary confused words punctuation lists spelling & vocabulary games & tests more...
