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Today in the Fun Easy English classroom you are going to learn about indirect objects an important part of English grammar.
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Grammar: Indirect Objects

Definition of a indirect object.
  • An indirect object is a word(s):
  • which is usually the recipient of the direct object
  • To determine if a verb in a sentence has an indirect object:
  • Do the following:
  • find the verb
  • then ask a question about the verb using "to whom", "to what", "for whom", or "for what"
  • if there is an answer to this question in the sentence, then that word(s) is the indirect object
  • Example: The teacher handed the paper to the student.
  • the verb is handed
  • the question would be: The teacher handed the paper to whom?
  • the answer is the student, which is the indirect object
Indirect Object Examples
  • The teacher read the book to the students.
  • The manager gave the report to the secretary.
From YOUR Teacher: Indirect Objects

Indirect objects are actually pretty easy to learn. Read the examples above.
 
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Making a Date

Drew: What time are you leaving tomorrow?

Paul: You mean to go to the graduation ceremony?

Drew: Yes, I’d like to go with you if I may.

Paul: I’d be delighted to take you. I plan to leave here about nine thirty.

Drew: Fine. I can be ready by then.

Paul: Okay. I’ll pick you up at your house.

Drew: See you tomorrow, then, about nine thirty.
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