Indirect Object (grammar lesson)


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Indirect Object - Glossary of Terms

Indirect Object

The indirect object of a sentence is the recipient of the verb. Every sentence must contain a verb. Most verbs have a direct object (the thing being acted upon). Some verbs have an indirect object (the recipient).

Examples:

Paula passed the parcel.
(There is no recipient in this sentence. Therefore, there is no indirect object.)

Paula passed her uncle the parcel. ("her uncle" - indirect object)

Paula passed the parcel to her uncle. ("her uncle" - indirect object)

Let him have it. ("him" - indirect object)

Interactive example:

Shall I tell the children our ghost story tonight? [show me the indirect object]

See also:

Glossary of grammatical terms

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