Indirect Objects Grammar Video Lesson

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Indirect Objects Definition

An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that names the recipient of the direct object and always appears after the verb but before the direct object.

Examples of Indirect Objects

Some examples of indirect objects would be the following:

  • The teacher handed the students the graded tests. (“handed” = transitive verb; “tests” = direct object; “students” = indirect object)
  • Audrey passed Bridget the soccer ball. (“passed” = transitive verb; “ball” = direct object; “Bridget” = indirect object)
  • Kiana bought her dog peanut butter treats. (“bought” = transitive verb; “treats” = direct object; “dog” = indirect object)
  • My parents gave me a new backpack before school started. (“gave” = transitive verb; “backpack” = direct object; “me” = indirect object)

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