Sentences with Direct and Indirect Objects

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• Direct object
• Indirect object
• Sentences with direct object and indirect object

The direct object and the indirect object they are syntactic structures that modify the verb and, therefore, are present in the predicate of the sentence. For example: We deliver the diploma (direct object) to Maria (indirect object).

Direct object

In a sentence, the direct object (also called direct object) is a syntactic element that indicates that which receives the action directly. Although it is called “direct object”It can be an object, a person, an animal, an institution, etc.

Direct object sentences are called transitive sentences.

How to identify the direct object?

To find out what the direct object is in a sentence, you can formulate the same sentence but replacing the direct object with one of these pronouns: me, nos, te, lo, los, la, las. This pronoun will be placed before the verb, or connecting it with the gerund. For example: I use the pencil. / I the use. / I'm usingthe.

Another way to identify the direct object is by asking the question question what? For example: I have a hat. That I have? A hat. ("a hat" is the direct object)

Indirect object

The indirect object (also called indirect object) is a syntactic element that indicates the recipient of the action. It is indirect since it is introduced by a preposition that can be to or for.

The indirect object can be found in sentences with transitive verbs together with a direct object. In those cases, it is the recipient of the action.

How to identify the indirect object?

To find out which is the indirect object in a sentence, you can formulate the same sentence but substituting the indirect object for the pronoun you or them. These pronouns are also placed before the verb or together with the infinitive or gerund. For example:I wrote a letter for the institution. / You I wrote a letter. / I'm writingyou a letter.

Another way to identify the indirect object is by asking the question who? or for whom? For example: I wrote a letter for the institution. Who did I write the letter for? For the institution. ("for the institution" is the indirect object)

Sentences with direct object and indirect object

In the following list, the direct object and underlined theindirect object.

1. Summer brought hotto the city.
2. The gifts included surprisesfor all.
3. We bought sweetsfor the kids.
4. I write a letterFor my brother.
5. Please bring documentsfor the client.
6. Gave five pointsto the project.
7. Writes books for children.
8. We thank for your helpto all collaborators.
9. I love it that dress.
10. I bring a giftfor José.
11. I will bet the doubleon his horse.
12. Wrote an essayfor the exam.
13. Hello, I come to returnteathe gloves you lent me.
14. Let us reserve two ticketsfor Juan and Alberto.
15. The rain changed the plans for the rest of the day.
16. Never you you thanked his good advice.
17. Describe Partyto friends who couldn't go.
18. In his anger you daring the water in the glassto the face.
19. I wear dessertsfor the guests.
20. I bought homefor my children.
21. Explained the factsto the jury.
22. To Jose no you like football.
23. Them said the truthto the kids.
24. ¿Them they offered coffee?
25. We will send The reportto the partners.
26. You presto his toys.
27. Prepared an interesting presentationfor the board.
28. Bring Water for horses.
29. Did a drawingfor the teacher.
30. We design the furniturefor the living room.
31. We finally sold pictureto the russian collector.
32. I bought roses for grandma.
33. Finished the jobfor your client.
34. Explain the exercise to your colleagues, please.
35. Before sleeping, the father reads a storyto the kids.
36. Shipping invitationsto all his relatives.
37. I believe that them said the truth.
38. You I give a beer.
39. He delivered all your illusions to this project.
40. They sang two songs off the program for the public.
41. The suspect confessed everything to the judge.
42. They distributed mattresses to the flooded.
43. I'm teaching mathematics to my sister.
44. They awarded a prize to my university.
45. Your mother told me that you are on vacation.
46. Show her his room to the guest.
47. I'm going to cook them my favorite dish.
48. I want to tell you my story.
49. They modified dress for me.
50. A man indicated to me the way.