Indirect Objects

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20.3
Indirect Objects (Indirect Objects, Compound

Indirect Objects) • Practice 1
Indirect Objects An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that appears with a direct object and names
the person or thing that something is given to or done for.
INDIRECT
Compound Indirect Objects A compound indirectOBJECTS
object is two or more nouns or pronouns that
appear with a direct object and name the people or things that something is given to or done for.
IO DO
The clerk sold me the wrong
COMPOUND size . OBJECTS
INDIRECT (sold to whom? to me)
Exercise 1 Recognizing
IO Indirect
IO IODOObjects.
DO Draw a box around each indirect object.
I gave
Jason did Anna car amecoat
the and of wax.
a big favor (gave
. (didto
forwhat?
whom?to for
the Anna
car) and me)
EXAMPLE: My parents gave me an allowance for doing chores.
1. Grandma offered us another piece of IOpie. IO DO
The cleaner gave the slacks and jacket special care . (gave to what?
2. The baby sitter read the children another story before bedtime.
to the slacks and jacket)
3. Warren gave the teacher his first draft this morning.
4. The testing service will send the school our grades in a few weeks.
5. The prisoner passed the warden his empty cup.
6. The famous chef served the guests an elegant meal.
7. Who told you that secret?
8. Jimmy’s parents allowed him one more chance.
9. Doris dealt each player thirteen cards.
10. Has anyone given the dog a bath this week?
Exercise 2 Recognizing Compound Indirect Objects. Draw a box around the nouns or
pronouns that make up each compound indirect object.
EXAMPLE: Brenda showed her brother and me pictures from her vacation.
1. We fixed Mom and Dad a special anniversary dinner.
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2. The PTA gave the teachers and aides an end-of-year luncheon.
3. Hannah brought the painter and his helper a cold drink.
4. The magician showed me and the others the secret compartment.
5. The principal handed Doug and Karen their diplomas first.
6. We gave Mom and Grandma corsages.
7. Aunt Paula always makes my cousins and me a special dessert.
8. The city gave the players and their families a ticker tape parade.
9. The mechanic gave the chain, sprocket, and axles a coat of oil.
10. The child left Santa and his reindeer a snack.
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Exercise 1
Indirect Objects (Indirect Objects, Compound

Indirect Objects) • Practice 2
Recognizing Indirect Objects. Underline the indirect object in each sentence.
EXAMPLE: He gave me his old tennis racquet.

1. He told his parents the news.
2. Greg ordered us seconds.
3. The receptionist gave the messenger an envelope.
4. The sitter read Paul two stories at bedtime.
5. I lent Amanda my pink sweater.
6. Ms. Hall showed us slides of Venice.
7. Who sent you these flowers?
8. Sandy hasn’t written me a letter for weeks.
9. Mom left the painters a note.
10. Mr. Poirot teaches his students French.
11. You owe me a more complete explanation than that.
12. Please do Sylvia this favor.
13. Give James a call about your plans for the trip.
14. The federal government sent the flooded city aid.
15. Henry gave the school a memorial bench.
16. The coach handed the team members their new jerseys.
17. Mr. Costanza bought his daughter a new bicycle for her birthday.
18. Emma knitted her granddaughter a lavender blanket.
19. The store owner sold the young child a defective toy.
20. The politician told the people his plans for the future.
Exercise 2 Recognizing Compound Indirect Objects. Underline the nouns or pronouns acting
as indirect objects in each sentence. Then circle the nouns or pronouns that make up each compound
indirect object.
EXAMPLE: We wrote Sue
Sue and Al letters about our trip.
(1) Bart showed us the route for the trip. (2) Mr. Perkins rented Joyce and me bikes. (3) My mother
packed us a snack. (4) I had already given the group the other food supplies. (5) I had also given Helen
and Max the sleeping bags. (6) Our families wished us a pleasant trip. (7) At the campsite Bart showed
Helen, Joyce, and Max the best way to make a fire. (8) We cooked ourselves a fine meal. (9) No one left
the raccoons and other animals even a nibble. (10) Then Joyce told us ghost stories around the campfire.
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20.3
Indirect Objects and Objective

Complements • Practice 1
Indirect Object or Object of a Preposition An indirect object never follows the word to or for.
INDIRECT
The Objective Complement An OBJECT
objectiveVERSUS PREPOSITIONAL
complement is an adjective,PHRASE
noun, or group of words acting
as a noun that follows a direct object
IO and describes
DO or renames it. IO DO
The caller left you OBJECTIVE
a message . COMPLEMENTS
We gave mother a corsage .
DODO PREP
OC PH DO PREP PH
The gift made me happy . (made me what? happy) mother.
The caller left a message for you. We gave a corsage to
DO OC
We chose Paula captain . (chose Paula what? captain)
Exercise 1 Distinguishing Between Indirect Objects and Objects of Prepositions. In each

blank at the right, write whether the underlined word is an indirect object or an object of a preposition.
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EXAMPLE: Volunteers offered each passer-by a flyer. indirect object

1. The realtor showed the family several houses.
2. The child brought an apple for the teacher.
3. Lana told us a funny joke.
4. A volunteer brought the patient a newspaper.
5. The messenger handed the envelope to the secretary.
6. Please give this note to Phillip.
7. Ms. Nelson gave us a surprise quiz.

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Exercise 2
8. The principal read the notice to the entire school.

9. The defendant told the judge his story.
10. Luis made his father a bookcase.
Recognizing Objective Complements. Underline the objective complement in each

sentence below. Then write whether it is a noun or an adjective in the blank to the right.
EXAMPLE: The race left us exhausted. adjective
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Indirect Objects and Objective

Complements • Practice 2
Exercise 1 Distinguishing Between Indirect Objects and Objects of Prepositions. In the
following sentences, change each indirect object into a prepositional phrase. Change each prepositional
phrase that you can into an indirect object.
EXAMPLE: Janet left a message for you.
Janet left you a message.
1. Last night at the restaurant, the chef prepared a special dessert for us.
2. The sitter handed the baby the rattle.
3. The realtor showed us four apartments.

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4. Alex sold his farm to the county.
5. Did you bring some ice cream for the children?
Exercise 2
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Indirect Objects (Indirect Objects, Compound

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Indirect Objects (Indirect Objects, Compound

EXAMPLE: He gave me his old tennis racquet.

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Indirect Objects and Objective

Exercise 1 Distinguishing Between Indirect Objects and Objects of Prepositions. In each

EXAMPLE: Volunteers offered each passer-by a flyer. indirect object

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8. The principal read the notice to the entire school.

Recognizing Objective Complements. Underline the objective complement in each

Indirect Objects and Objective

2. The sitter handed the baby the rattle.

3. The realtor showed us four apartments.

4. Alex sold his farm to the county.

5. Did you bring some ice cream for the children?

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