Unit 7- Indirect Objects

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object of a verb. It answers the questions 'to whom?', 'for whom?', 'to what?', or 'for what?'.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'She gave her friend a gift.'

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The indirect object is 'her friend'.

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True or False: An indirect object can exist without a direct object.

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False. An indirect object must have a direct object.

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In the sentence 'The teacher taught the students a lesson.', what is the indirect object?

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The indirect object is 'the students'.

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What question does an indirect object answer?

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An indirect object answers the questions 'to whom?', 'for whom?', 'to what?', or 'for what?'.

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Is 'the best performer' an indirect object in the sentence 'We picked Ron as the best performer.'?

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No, 'the best performer' is a subject complement, not an indirect object.

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In the sentence 'Neko made us beautiful costumes.', what is the indirect object?

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The indirect object is 'us'.

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Can a sentence have more than one indirect object?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple indirect objects.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'He told his sister a story.'

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The indirect object is 'his sister'.

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What is the role of an indirect object in a sentence?

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The role of an indirect object is to indicate to whom or for whom the action of the verb is performed.