DIRECT AND INDIRECT OBJECTS
DIRECT AND INDIRECT OBJECTS FORM: Subject + verb + person/thing (object) Some verbs can take two objects, a person (indirect object) and a thing (direct object). The thing is usually the direct object and the person is usually the indirect object. Subject + verb + person (indirect object) + thing (direct object) EXAMPLE: She gave me a flower. He bought Kathy/her a present. Subject + verb + thing (direct object)+ preposition + person (indirect object) The direct object always comes after the preposition. She gave it to me. He bought a present/it for her. TYPES OF OBJECTS There are two types of objects: direct and indirect objects: DIRECT OBJECT A direct object answers the question "what?" or "whom?" EXAMPLES: · David repaired his car → his car is the direct object of the verb repaired. ( What did David repair?) · He invited Mary to the party → Mary is the direct object of the verb invite