Many verbs can be followed by two objects – a direct object and an indirect object. Common verbs that can take two objects are: give,… Continue reading
Direct and indirect objects
The direct object is the receiver of the action mentioned in the sentence. John hit the ball. (Direct object: the ball) Be careful to distinguish… Continue reading
Position of objects
Objects follow their verbs. The only words that can go between a verb and its object are adjectives and determiners. These are words that say… Continue reading
Verbs with two objects
Many verbs can be followed by two objects – one indirect and one direct object. The indirect object usually refers to a person, and comes… Continue reading
Verbs with two objects
Many English verbs take two objects – one direct object and one indirect object. The direct object usually refers to an object. The indirect object… Continue reading