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Indirect Objects An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives a direct object.
INDIRECT OBJECTS
IO DO
Aunt Ella made Stephen a Halloween costume . (Made for whom?
Stephen)
IO IO DO
I read my brother and sister a story . (read to whom?
brother and sister)
IO DO
We should give the wall another coat of paint. (give to what?
wall)
The Objective Complement An objective complement is an adjective or noun that follows a direct object and describes or renames it.
OBJECTIVE COMPLEMENTS
DO OC
The committee appointed Tim fact-finder . (appointed Tim what?
fact-finder)
DO OC OC
All that exercise made the children tired and hungry . (made the children what?
tired and hungry)
Identifying Indirect Objects.
Underline each indirect object in the sentences below.
EXAMPLE: Sue showed Tom and me the pictures from her trip.
1. Grandma brought Michelle and Joe new bathing suits.
2. The prisoner finally told his lawyer the whole story.
3. Ellis offered each guest a tour of the mansion.
4. Has Jenkins shown the police the evidence?
5. The judges awarded Kelly a blue ribbon for her prize heifer.
6. Tess passed Helen and Kim a message in code.
7. The chess master showed Boris a new opening move.
8. Did you leave Mom and Dad a note?
9. Danny wrote Aunt Helen a warm thank-you note.
10. Uncle Dave taught me the breast stroke.
Recognizing Objective Complements.
Underline each objective complement.
EXAMPLE: The last scene left the audience frightened.
1. The dessert made the meal very satisfying.
2. The club elected Susan treasurer.
3. The judge declared the complaint invalid.
4. The new game kept everyone busy for hours.
5. The family called the new puppy Toby.
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