Worksheet on identifying indirect objects in sentences with a colorful illustration of a girl.

Let's solve the task step by step.

Understanding the Concept:

An indirect object is a person or thing that receives the action of the verb indirectly. It usually answers the question *"to whom?"* or *"for whom?"* the action is performed. The indirect object comes before the direct object in many sentences and often follows verbs like *give, send, show, buy, cook, etc.*

In the example given:
> "Mike passed me the ball."
- "me" is the indirect object (the recipient of the ball).
- "the ball" is the direct object (what was passed).

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Now, let’s identify the indirect object in each sentence:

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1) Alex gave him a ride to the station.
- "him" → receives the ride (action performed for him).
✔ Indirect object: him

2) Kevin showed Ms. Adams his project.
- "Ms. Adams" → the person to whom the project was shown.
✔ Indirect object: Ms. Adams

3) Little Nathan drew his dad a picture.
- "his dad" → the person for whom the picture was drawn.
✔ Indirect object: his dad

4) We gave the room a fresh coat of paint.
- "the room" → the thing being painted (but not a person receiving something).
Wait — here, "the room" is the direct object, because it's what is being painted. There is no person or thing receiving the paint as a gift or action directed *to* them.
✘ No indirect object? Let's check:
Actually, "gave" typically requires an indirect object (recipient) + direct object (what is given). But here, "the room" is the receiver of the action, but it's not a person or thing receiving something from someone else — it's just the location of the action.
But in this case, "a fresh coat of paint" is the direct object, and "the room" is the recipient of the action, so yes — "the room" is the indirect object in this construction.
✔ Indirect object: the room

5) Louise cooked her sister a nice meal.
- "her sister" → the person for whom the meal was cooked.
✔ Indirect object: her sister

6) Ariane sent her a postcard from Berlin.
- "her" → the recipient of the postcard.
✔ Indirect object: her

7) The teacher gave the class a new assignment.
- "the class" → the group receiving the assignment.
✔ Indirect object: the class

8) Roarke bought them return gifts.
- "them" → the people who received the gifts.
✔ Indirect object: them

9) My mom bought me a new dress.
- "me" → the recipient of the dress.
✔ Indirect object: me

10) Aunt Claire knitted Sara a new scarf.
- "Sara" → the person for whom the scarf was knitted.
✔ Indirect object: Sara

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✔ Final Answers (Underlined Indirect Objects):

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) Ariane 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.

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🔍 Summary:

The key is identifying who or what is receiving the action indirectly — the one getting the direct object (like a gift, information, food, etc.).

💡 Tip: Ask: *"Who/What did [verb] something TO or FOR?"* — that's the indirect object.

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