1. Indirect Objects

2. An indirect object is similar to a direct object, it also:
Is always a noun or pronoun
Comes after and action verb
Is never in the prepositional phrase
Can also be compound

3. There are some differences though, such as:
It comes before the direct object.
There is never an indirect object if there is not a direct object.
It can NOT be in a sentence by itself.

4. So how do you find the IO? Find the verb.
Make sure that it is an action verb (NOT a linking verb).
Find the direct object.
Ask: To whom? To what? For whom? For what?
Make sure that the answer comes between the verb and the direct object.

5. So now let’s find the I.O. Mary fed the whale fish. Tell me a story.
Joe did her and me a favor.
_________
_____
I.O.
D.O.
(You)
______
I.O.
D.O.
_____
_____
I.O.
I.O.
D.O.

6. Watch out for prepositional phrases!!
Helen told Sue a joke.
Here we have an indirect object
Look at this sentence though:
Helen told a joke to Sue.
This sentence does not have an indirect object.
________
_____
I.O.
D.O.
( )
_________
______
D.O.

7. Let’s try some practices!
Lisa told the children a story about an elephant.
Give me one good reason for doing that job!
Pat gave Bob a record for his birthday.
We mailed Barbara a Christmas package.
Please tell me your new address.
The principal gave Tim a lecture.

8. 7. I’ll tell you the truth. 8. Mrs
7. I’ll tell you the truth. 8. Mrs. Barnes gave Chris a reward for finding her briefcase. 9. Please show me the best way to upholster a chair. 10. Norman handed the bellboy a tip. 11. The University Club awarded Joy a scholarship to study marine biology.

9. 12. I wish you great success. 13. Mr. Brent showed Sam his garden. 14
12. I wish you great success. 13. Mr. Brent showed Sam his garden. 14. Mrs. Todd promised me a reward for finding her dog. 15. Dr. Jordan gave his church a large contribution. 16. I’ll read the twins a story before their bedtime.

10. 17. Grandfather told me a story about his boyhood. 18
17. Grandfather told me a story about his boyhood. 18. I shall give the Salvation Army my used clothing. 19. The company president gave Mom a watch at her retirement party. 20. Mr. Osborn showed his class some photographs taken on his trip.