Understanding Indirect Objects in English Sentence Structure

Feb 03, 2026

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This guide explores the concept of the indirect object in English grammar, detailing its position in relation to the action verb and the direct object. We define the indirect object as the noun or pronoun that receives the action indirectly and is crucial for constructing clear sentences. Using examples from literature, such as Shakespeare's "Hamlet," we illustrate how to identify and use indirect objects effectively. Learn key grammatical structures and improve your writing through a better understanding of sentence components.

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Understanding Indirect Objects in English Sentence Structure

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Indirect Object
D.O. I.O. action SUBJ PRED linking S.C.
The indirect object is the noun or pronoun that is located between the action verb and the direct object and that is indirectly affected by the action. S-AVP-IO-DO We gave him the business.
Hamlet gave Polonius a sardonic interrogation. I.O. D.O. subj. AVP
From William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Act III, Scene I: I never gave you aught. Pron. Pron. v. Adv. Pron. Subj. AVP I.O. D.O.