GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
Direct & Indirect Objects

Definition

An object is the noun that receives the action of the verb.

Example

Explanation

Objects --

• come after the verb.
• are nouns or gerunds.
• can be direct or indirect:
• Indirect objects usually refer to people. They answer the question: to or from whom?
• Direct objects are the objects of the action. They answer the question: who or what?

Related Sections

Parts of Speech
Simple Sentences
Transitive & Intransitive Verbs