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Intermediate English Grammar (B2) Lesson 12 of 25

Indirect Objects

Read and listen to four conversations using the grammar.

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Conversation 1

Man: I love this dish. It is so delicious. Can you give me the recipe?
Woman: I don't have one. I make it from memory.
Man: Well, can you write it down for me? I really want to cook this.
Woman: Sure. But it might be easier for me to show you how to make it.
Man: I'd love that. Can you really teach me how to make this?
Woman: I'd love to. Why don't you come over next week. I'll make it for you, then.
Man: I don't want you to cook it for me. I want you to teach me your secret.
Woman: I stand corrected. I'll show you how to make.
Man: Thank you. I'm so excited to learn how to make this.

Conversation 2

Man: What did you do last night?
Woman: I went to my friend's house. She made me dinner for my birthday.
Man: Oh, happy birthday. I had no idea. I should have bought you a gift.
Woman: No worries. I like to keep it a secret.
Man: Did you get anything nice for your birthday?
Woman: Yes. My mother gave me a beautiful necklace.
Man: Nice. What kind of necklace is it?
Woman: It's a thin gold chain with a small diamond heart. I'll show it to you when I wear it tomorrow.
Man: Thanks. I'd love to see it. By the way, how old are you?
Woman: That's a secret. I'll never tell you that.
Man: Fair enough. Anyway, happy belated birthday.
Woman: Thank you.

Conversation 3

Man: Did you get my message? I sent you an email about our project.
Woman: No, I didn't get it. Where did you send it?
Man: I sent it to your school email address.
Woman: Oh, I never check that. Text it to my phone.
Man: I can't do that. I need to email it to you.
Woman: Okay. Can you send it to me again, but to my personal email?
Man: Why don't you just use your school email?
Woman: I would, but I forgot my password.
Man: Just ask the school to give you a new password.
Woman: I would, but it is such a hassle. Plus, I never use it.
Man: Fair enough. I'll send it to you again, but this time please open it.
Woman: I will. Thanks.

Conversation 4

Man: How's your job hunting going?
Woman: Not great. One company offered me a job, but I turned it down.
Man: Why? Was the pay not high enough?
Woman: No, not at all. I gave them a counter offer, but they didn't get back to me.
Man: Well, if you need help financially, I can lend you some money if you need it.
Woman: Thanks. But I should be fine. I'm sure I will get a job soon enough.
Man: I'm sure you will. Keep your head up.
Woman: Thanks. I will.

Indirect Objects

Point 1 : The direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb directly. It answers the question "what?" or "whom?" after the verb.
  1. I bought a book.
  2. He gave some money.
  3. We helped her.
  4. She called me.
Point 2: The indirect object is the noun or pronoun that receives the direct object. It typically answers the question "for whom?" the action is done.
  1. She gave her friend a gift.
  2. He told the teacher a story.
  3. She baked her son a cake for his birthday.
  4. She taught him how to cook.
Point 3 : If the indirect object goes after the direct object it needs a preposition, which is 'to' and 'for' in most cases.
  1. She gave some money to him.
  2. The teacher read a story to the students.
  3. My father built a special bike for me.
  4. Our boss gave a demonstration to the staff.
Point 4 : In the indirect object goes before the direct object, then a preposition is not used.
  1. She gave him some money.
  2. The teacher read the students a story.
  3. My father built me a special bike.
  4. Our boss gave the staff a demonstration.
Point 5 : If both the direct object and the indirect object use a pronoun, then the indirect pronoun must appear last after a preposition.
  1. She gave it to me.
  2. I sent it to them.
  3. She gave them to us.
  4. He ordered it for me.
Point 6 : The direct object can use a phrase with a 'Wh-word' and an infinitive to express an action. It always follows the indirect object.
  1. Please tell me what to do.
    1. Please tell me the procedure for doing something.
  2. I showed him where to go.
    1. I showed him the directions.
  3. Please show me how to cook this.
    1. Please show me the way to cook this.
  4. They taught me how to make it.
    1. They taught me the way to make it.
Answer these questions about the interview.

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