Indirect Objects

Indirect Object: noun, pronoun, word group that sometimes appears in sentences containing direct objects; tell to/for whom or to/for what the action of the verb is done. He fed the dog a biscuit. He fed what? Biscuit. To whom? Dog. **Sentence must have action verb and DO.** **Cross out prep phrases.** **Find subject/verb/DO before IO.**

Compound Indirect Object: indirect object that is a compound noun or has more than one noun or pronoun I gave Jamie and Amanda their tickets. I gave what? Tickets. To whom? Jamie, Amanda

For each sentence, underline the direct object once. Then, underline the indirect object twice. 1.I promised Hortensia and Mary two slices of cake. 2.We wrote Sam a check for the full amount.

In each sentence, circle the verb. Then, underline the direct object once and the indirect object twice. Some sentences do not have indirect objects. 1.Each afternoon after school, I give Willy food and water. 2.The passenger left her umbrella behind on the bus.

Identify each underlined word(s) by writing above it DO for direct object or IO for indirect object. 1.After sitting down, I studied my program. 2.Later, I lent Melissa my opera glasses.

In each of the following sentences, underline the direct object once. Then, on the lines provided, write each sentence so that is has both a direct object and an indirect object. 1.Sue wrote a letter today. _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________