1. Indirect Object Pronouns
REALIDADES 4A
Indirect Object Pronouns

2. Reviewing Direct Object Pronouns
On previous chapters we have learned about Direct Object Pronouns.
They are: Lo, La, Los, Las, Me, Te, Nos
They substitute the direct object (NOT THE SUBJECT) on a sentence.
They always come BEFORE the verb unless there are two verbs together in the sentence.
They answer the question “What?” or “Who”.
Ex: Maria compra la camiseta/Maria la compra.
Frida colecciona los animales de peluche/ Frida los colecciona.
Marcos llama a Carlos y yo. / Marcos nos llama.

3. Indirect Object Pronouns
In English …
The Indirect Object follows the verb just as a Direct Object does. But the function of an Indirect Object is different. Instead of being the object of the action of the verb as a Direct Object is, the Indirect Object is the person or thing to whom or for whom the action is performed
- I write a letter (direct object) to my friend (indirect object)
- I bought a sweater (direct object) for Jennifer (indirect object)
- She borrowed a CD (direct object) from me (indirect object)

4. Continuing… Let's look at an example:
I give a ticket to the crazed driver.
Let's take a look at the components of the sentence: I
the subject (the person for whom we conjugate the verb)
give
the verb [transitive] (transfers action to an object -requires an object)
a ticket
direct object (receives the action of TO GIVE) - it's what is given.
(to) the crazed driver
the indirect object (this is to whom the ticket is given)
Now, let’s substitute the indirect object with a pronoun:
I give him a ticket

5. In Spanish …
Like in English an IOP tells to whom or for whom an action is performed. They are used to replace or accompany an indirect object noun. They are:
Let’s look at some examples:
- Mi abuela no me permitia comer galletas para el almuerzo.
- Su mamá siempre le daba regalos (a Juanito).
- Yo les compraba regalos (a los niños).
- Nos enviaba cartas todos los veranos.
ME (to / for) me
NOS (to/for) us
TE (to/for) you
LE (to/for) him, her , you
LES (to/for) them, you all

6. Practicando…
Underline the Indirect Object and substitute it with a pronoun.
Maria da el dinero a Juan. __________________________
Juan compró flores para Maria. ______________________
Luana escribía cartas para Mario y yo. ____________________
Alissa llamaba a mi. ___________________________
Cristina daba dulces a los niños. _____________________
Los profesores daban exámenes difíciles a los estudiantes. ____________________________________________
Compramos regalos lindos para Lucas. _____________________________________________

7. On your notebook… Complete: Activity 22 – Pg 199 Activity 16 – Pg 196
If done: Complete Activity 17 and 18 on page 197.
If not done, complete these activities for homework.