Pt5 Indirect Objects 1

The Indirect Object tells “to whom” or “to what”, ; “for whom” or “for what”.

There can be NO indirect object unless there is a direct object in the sentence.

The best strategy to find the Indirect Object is to:

First- find the subject.

Second- find the verb.

Third- see if there is a direct object. If there is, then

Fourth- check for an indirect object.

Sam bought Tina some seashells from Florida.

First – find the subject. Who or What is the sentence about? Sam

Second – find the verb. What is Sam doing? Bought

Third- check for a D.O Sam bought What seashells

Fourth- check for an I.O. Sam bought seashells “for Whom?” Tina

Directions: For each sentence, write the SUBJECT, VERB, DIRECT OBJECT, and INDIRECT OBJECT.

Careful! Some of these sentences don’t have D.O’s or I.O’s.

1. Gail mailed me a postcard from Canada.
2. Rick sent us an invitation.
3. Lucy gave Charlie Brown some advice.
4. Please bring me my sweater.
5. Ms. Brooks is giving us a big test tomorrow.
6. Barry handed Paula the broom.
7. The fans gave the singer a dozen roses.
8. Louis taught his brother chess.
9. Shall we give Linda a surprise party?
10. The Maxwells offered Buddy a discount at their store.
11. Give me a hand.
12. Hector taught me Spanish.
13. I called Sally.
14. Mark hooked Carol a rug for her room.
15. The clouds gathered quickly.
16. Uncle Jack gave us his permission.
17. Mom sent us some cookies.
18. Mom sent some cookies to us.
19. Hope gave her dog a bath.
20. John made me a key ring.