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A direct object has something done to it, for example:
She ate the carrot.
We passed the exam.
In the above sentences, "the carrot" and "the exam" are direct objects. They are very common in both spoken and written English.
An indirect object is another noun or pronoun governed by the verb, but not in the same direct way. This is much clearer with a few examples. In the sentences below, the indirect object is bold, and the direct object italicized:
Give me your phone number.
Tell your sister the answer to the first question.
Please find the dog a new kennel.
The indirect object can generally be replaced using a preposition:
Give your phone number to me. ["To me" is a prepositional phrase.]
Please find a new kennel for the dog. ["For the dog" is a prepositional phrase.]
and a direct object is usually a name of a thing and an indirect object is a name of a person
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What kind of words are Indirect Objects?
Indirect objects are words that receive the direct object and answer the question "to whom" or "for whom" the action is done in a sentence. They often come after the verb and before the direct object in a sentence.
Does a sentence that has an intransitive verb have an indirect object?
Only transitive verbs have direct or indirect objects
What is the direct and indirect object of the sentence Her mistake cost your team the game?
The sentence has two direct objects. direct object - the game indirect object - your team
Are object pronouns and direct objects and inderect objects interjections?
No, object pronouns, direct objects, and indirect objects are not interjections. Object pronouns replace nouns in sentences (e.g. "he" replaces "John"), direct objects receive the action of the verb (e.g. "I read the book"), and indirect objects receive the direct object (e.g. "I gave her a gift"). Interjections are words or phrases used to express strong feelings or emotions (e.g. "Wow!" or "Oops!").
Is them a direct object?
No, "them" is a pronoun typically used as an indirect object or an object of a preposition in a sentence. A direct object receives the action of the verb directly.
Is degree a indirect or direct object?
It kind of depends on the sentence, but typically it will be a direct object, because indirect objects are usually people or animals.
What are direct objects indirect objects predicate nominatives predicate adjectives?
Direct objects receive the action of the verb.Carl built a house. (a house is the direct object)Indirect objects receive the direct object.Martha handed me her hat. (her hat is the direct object; me is the indirect object)Predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives follow a linking verb and rename or describe the subject.Carl is a carpenter. (a carpenter is the predicate nominative)Martha is happy. (happy is the predicate adjective)
How do you diagram direct objects and indirect objects?
direct object - you put a straight line that ends when you meet the main line and then write the direct object I'm not sure about the indirect object...I've been trying to figure that out to do my homework : (
Whats the difference between indirect objects and direct objects?
A direct object receives the action of the verb, and an indirect object receives the direct object. Example: Maria kicked Jim the ball. "Ball" is receiving the action, "kicked". It is getting "kicked", so it is the direct object. "Jim" is receiving the "ball"- so "Jim" is the indirect object.
Can you have a compound indirect object and a compound direct object sentence?
Yes, for example: I bought Daisy and Masie new outfits and matching shoe. Direct objects: new outfits, matching shoes. Indirect objects: Daisy, Maisie
Is difficult an indirect object?
Difficult is an adjective, so no, it cannot be an indirect object. Indirect objects are nouns or pronouns that receive the direct object.
What Pronouns in the objective case may function as?
Pronouns in the objective case can function as direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of prepositions in a sentence.
