Direct Objects

Indirect Objects :


Some verbs have two objects. The direct object receives the action of the verb. The indirect object tells to whom or for whom the action is done.

Dad bought James a bike.

In this sentence, DAD is the SUBJECT.
A BIKE is the DIRECT OBJECT.
JAMES is the INDIRECT OBJECT.


The indirect object usually comes before the direct object.

EXAMPLES :

1. The bank lends people money.
   
2. Madison is making her doll a dress.
   
3. I am writing Grandma a letter.
   
4. Grandma is reading Diana a story.
   
5. Andrew gave his dog a bone.
   
6. We left you some food.
   
7. Joshua is showing us his stamps.
   
8. Miss Lee found Alice a chair.
   
9. Dad gave Dave a present.
   
10. Mom is making the children a meal.
    
11. Mr. Thomas bought them ice cream cones.
    
12. I sent Anne a birthday card.
    
13. Granny told us a story.
    
14. The waiter brought the guests their drinks.
    
15. Can I get you a sandwich?
    
16. The police officer showed us the way to the museum.

1. Anne has drawn a panda.
   
2. They are playing table tennis.
   
3. Little Kate knows the alphabet well.
   
4. Dad bought a computer.
   
5. I am writing a letter.
   
6. Birds have feathers.
   
7. The workmen are building a house.
   
8. Samantha has a pretty doll.
   
9. The children received one gift each.
   
10. Do you know the answer?

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