Fill in the blanks.
1. Can you explain this ................................?
When the indirect object goes after the direct object, it is usually introduced by to or for.
2. Please send ………………………… an invite.
When the indirect object goes before the direct object, we do not use the preposition to or for.
3. I told …………………………….. the truth.
When the indirect object goes before the direct object, we do not use the preposition to or for.
4. Please send an invite ………………………………..
When the indirect object goes after the direct object, it is usually introduced by to or for.
5. I called ……………………………. in the morning.
When the indirect object goes before the direct object, we do not use the preposition to or for.
6. Give ……………………………. the book when you have finished reading it.
When the indirect object goes before the direct object, we do not use the preposition to or for.
7. Give this book …………………………………
When the indirect object goes after the direct object, it is usually introduced by to or for.
8. Can you send that report ……………………………….?
When the indirect object goes after the direct object, it is usually introduced by to or for.
9. Can you send ……………………………… your file?
When the indirect object goes before the direct object, we do not use the preposition to or for.
10. I handed my key ......................................
When the indirect object goes after the direct object, it is usually introduced by to or for.
11. Lend ………………………….. some money.
When the indirect object goes before the direct object, we do not use the preposition to or for.
12. Give the flowers ……………………………….
When the indirect object goes after the direct object, it is usually introduced by to or for.
Answers
- Can you explain this to me?
- Please send him an invite.
- I told her the truth.
- Please send an invite to him.
- I called her in the morning.
- Give me the book when you have finished reading it.
- Give this book to her.
- Can you send that report to me?
- Can you send me your file?
- I handed my key to him.
- Lend me some money.
- Give the flowers to her.
- I sent her some flowers.
