LESSON XX.
Reading edition
How many grammatical objects has each verb in the following sentences?—
1.He taught me music.
2.The tailor made him a coat.
3.I asked them the way.
4.He sent his sister a letter.
The object which represents that which is directly affected by the action of the verb, is called the direct object; as, This man taught me drawing.
The object which represents that which is less directly affected by the action of the verb, and a relation which may be expressed by the prepositions to or for, is called the indirect object; as, This man taught me drawing.
EXERCISE.
Select all the objects in the following sentences, and classify them into direct and indirect:—
1.This girl brought me some flowers.
2.The Queen gave him a present.
3.I told him that story.
4.My father bought me a horse.
5.She sent my uncle a guinea.