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English Grammar I: Direct and Indirect Objects

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English Grammar I: Direct and Indirect Objects

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What is an object in grammar?

A type of verb that takes two objects

A type of verb that doesn't take an object

A part of the sentence structure that refers to someone or something involved in the verb's action (correct)

A part of the sentence structure that refers to the doer or performer

What is the function of a direct object in a sentence?

To answer the questions 'What?' or 'Who?' regarding the action (correct)

To provide additional information about the subject

To describe the verb's action

To introduce a new idea

What determines whether a verb is transitive or intransitive?

The verb's meaning

Whether it takes an object or not (correct)

The sentence structure

The subject of the sentence

What is the difference between a transitive and an intransitive verb?

A transitive verb takes an object, while an intransitive verb doesn't take an object Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a transitive verb with one object?

They played soccer Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a transitive verb with two objects?

They sent him a postcard Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an object in a sentence?

To receive the action of the verb Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a direct and an indirect object?

A direct object answers 'What?' or 'Who?', while an indirect object answers 'To whom?' or 'For whom?' Signup and view all the answers

What type of question does an indirect object typically answer?

To whom? Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an indirect object?

him Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary condition for an indirect object to exist?

A direct object must exist Signup and view all the answers

What is wrong with the sentence 'She gifted him'?

There is no direct object Signup and view all the answers

What do direct objects answer?

What? Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of direct and indirect objects in sentences?

To enhance the ability to articulate precise meanings Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Direct and Indirect Objects

In grammar, an object is a part of a sentence and often part of the predicate, referring to someone or something involved in the subject's performance of the verb.
An object is what the verb is being done to, e.g., "the poem" is the object in the sentence "Leila wrote the poem."

Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

A verb can be classified as transitive or intransitive based on whether it takes or doesn't take an object.
Transitive verbs take objects, e.g., "They played soccer" (the verb "play" takes one object "soccer").
Intransitive verbs don't take objects, e.g., "She lies" (the verb "lie" doesn't take any object).

Types of Objects

There are two types of objects: direct and indirect objects.
Direct objects answer the questions "What?" or "Who?" regarding the action, e.g., "His car" is the direct object of the verb "repaired" in "David repaired his car."
Indirect objects answer questions like "to whom?" or "for whom?" and are the recipient of the direct object or another affected participant, e.g., "Him" is the indirect object of the verb "sent" in "They sent him a postcard."

Key Characteristics of Indirect Objects

An indirect object cannot exist without a direct object; they are interdependent.
A sentence with an indirect object but no direct object is incomplete or incorrect, e.g., "She gifted him."

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Learn about direct and indirect objects in sentence structure, including definitions and examples. Understand the role of objects in grammar and their relationship with the predicate.