Indirect Object Study Guide
An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object in a sentence. It answers the question "to whom" or "for whom" the action of the verb is performed.
Identifying the Indirect Object
Here's how you can identify the indirect object in a sentence:
- Find the verb in the sentence.
- Ask the question "to whom" or "for whom" after the verb.
- The answer to the question will be the indirect object.
Examples of Indirect Objects
Here are some examples of sentences with indirect objects:
- She gave him a gift. (Him is the indirect object)
- The teacher assigned us a project. (Us is the indirect object)
- He bought her a book. (Her is the indirect object)
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The resources above cover the following skills:
Controlling Language
Recognize, recall, and use basic elements of grammar to express ideas clearly
Recognize the meaning, position, form, and function of words when identifying grammatical concepts such as concrete, collective, and abstract nouns; demonstrative and relative pronouns; subordinating conjunctions
Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language
Use apostrophes in plural possessives and nouns that end in -s