Task: Identify and underline the indirect object in each sentence.
#### Definition Recap:
- An
indirect object is a person or thing that the action of a verb is performed for or directed to. It is also the recipient of the direct object.
- Example: In the sentence "Mike passed me the ball," the indirect object is
me because the action (passing) is directed toward "me."
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Solution:
1.
Alex gave him a ride to the station.
- Indirect object:
him
- Explanation: The action "gave" is directed toward "him."
2.
Kevin showed Ms. Adams his project.
- Indirect object:
Ms. Adams
- Explanation: The action "showed" is directed toward "Ms. Adams."
3.
Little Nathan drew his dad a picture.
- Indirect object:
his dad
- Explanation: The action "drew" is directed toward "his dad."
4.
We gave the room a fresh coat of paint.
- Indirect object:
the room
- Explanation: The action "gave" is directed toward "the room."
5.
Louise cooked her sister a nice meal.
- Indirect object:
her sister
- Explanation: The action "cooked" is directed toward "her sister."
6.
Arianne sent her a postcard from Berlin.
- Indirect object:
her
- Explanation: The action "sent" is directed toward "her."
7.
The teacher gave the class a new assignment.
- Indirect object:
the class
- Explanation: The action "gave" is directed toward "the class."
8.
Roarke bought them return gifts.
- Indirect object:
them
- Explanation: The action "bought" is directed toward "them."
9.
My mom bought me a new dress.
- Indirect object:
me
- Explanation: The action "bought" is directed toward "me."
10.
Aunt Claire knitted Sara a new scarf.
- Indirect object:
Sara
- Explanation: The action "knitted" is directed toward "Sara."
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Final Answer:
1. Alex gave
him a ride to the station.
2. Kevin showed
Ms. Adams his project.
3. Little Nathan drew
his dad a picture.
4. We gave
the room a fresh coat of paint.
5. Louise cooked
her sister a nice meal.
6. Arianne sent
her a postcard from Berlin.
7. The teacher gave
the class a new assignment.
8. Roarke bought
them return gifts.
9. My mom bought
me a new dress.
10. Aunt Claire knitted
Sara a new scarf.
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
&1. \text{him} \\
&2. \text{Ms. Adams} \\
&3. \text{his dad} \\
&4. \text{the room} \\
&5. \text{her sister} \\
&6. \text{her} \\
&7. \text{the class} \\
&8. \text{them} \\
&9. \text{me} \\
&10. \text{Sara} \\
\end{aligned}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of direct object and indirect object worksheet.