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Diagramming sentences is a lost art. An object or indirect object is the last word on the main line. An object is separated by a segment above the line. An indirect object will have a slanted segment above the line.

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Can the subject of a sentence be the indirect object?

Not exactly, but the subject of a passive sentence can be the indirect object of the equivalent active sentence--e.g. "Martha" in "Martha was given a rose by George" would be the indirect object in "George gave Martha a rose."


Can you have an indirect object with a direct object?

Yes. In fact, a sentence must have a direct object in order to have an indirect object. (Note, however, that some consider the subject of a sentence in the passive voice to be an "implicit" indirect object, because it the sentence is changed to the active voice, the subject in the passive voice will often become an indirect object in the active voice.)


Is technique a direct or indirect object?

A direct or indirect object is a part of a sentence. A single word in isolation is neither a direct or indirect object. However, most nouns can be used in a sentence as either a direct or indirect object.


Is grandmother an indirect object?

No, "grandmother" is not an indirect object. It is a noun that typically serves as a subject or direct object in a sentence. An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object. For example, in the sentence "She gave her grandmother a present," "grandmother" is the indirect object.


What is the indirect object in the following sentence Barbara baked you a cake?

The indirect object is 'you', as 'a cake' will always retain its function of direct object, no matter its position within the sentence.

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How do you diagram Ellen told David the story?

This sentence can be diagrammed as follows: Subject (Ellen) - Verb (told) - Direct Object (the story) - Indirect Object (David).


How to make an indirect sentence?

He asked her to open the door.(indirect sentence) He asked her:"Please, open the door" (direct sentence)


Indirect in a sentence?

Some plants do best in indirect sunlight.


What does indirect mean in a sentence?

Indirect means not direct. We got there by indirect means. The author used indirect characterization.


Use indirect in a sentence?

Some plants do best in indirect sunlight.


Can the subject of a sentence be the indirect object?

Not exactly, but the subject of a passive sentence can be the indirect object of the equivalent active sentence--e.g. "Martha" in "Martha was given a rose by George" would be the indirect object in "George gave Martha a rose."


Can you have an indirect object with a direct object?

Yes. In fact, a sentence must have a direct object in order to have an indirect object. (Note, however, that some consider the subject of a sentence in the passive voice to be an "implicit" indirect object, because it the sentence is changed to the active voice, the subject in the passive voice will often become an indirect object in the active voice.)


Is technique a direct or indirect object?

A direct or indirect object is a part of a sentence. A single word in isolation is neither a direct or indirect object. However, most nouns can be used in a sentence as either a direct or indirect object.


How would you put indirect in a sentence?

E.g. Bob asked an indirect question.


Is grandmother an indirect object?

No, "grandmother" is not an indirect object. It is a noun that typically serves as a subject or direct object in a sentence. An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object. For example, in the sentence "She gave her grandmother a present," "grandmother" is the indirect object.


A sentence with an indirect object must also have?

A sentence must have a subject and a main verb. It may also have an indirect object: This book is for you.


What is the indirect object in the following sentence Barbara baked you a cake?

The indirect object is 'you', as 'a cake' will always retain its function of direct object, no matter its position within the sentence.