Fill in the blanks.
1. Can you explain this .............................?
When the indirect object goes after the direct object, we use to or for before it.
2. I have sent the parcel ..............................
When the indirect object goes after the direct object, we use to or for before it.
3. He told .............................. a joke.
4. I asked .................................. a question.
When the indirect object goes before the direct object, there is no preposition between them.
5. He warned ..................................... about leopards.
When the indirect object goes before the direct object, there is no preposition between them.
6. Bring .............................. that file.
When the indirect object goes before the direct object, there is no preposition between them.
7. Send it ...................................... as soon as you can.
When the indirect object goes after the direct object, we use to or for before it.
8. My dad recommended this book ..............................
When the indirect object goes after the direct object, we use to or for before it.
9. Why don't you listen ..................................?
10. He called ................................ a liar.
When the indirect object goes before the direct object, there is no preposition between them.
11. Dad gave ................................ a coin.
When the indirect object goes before the direct object, there is no preposition between them.
12. He spoke ................................ rather rudely.
Answers
- Can you explain this to me?
- I have sent the parcel to them.
- He told me a joke.
- I asked him a question.
- He warned me about leopards.
- Bring me that file.
- Send it to me as soon as you can.
- My dad recommended this book to me.
- Why don’t you listen to me?
- He called me a liar.
- Dad gave me a coin.
- He spoke to me rather rudely.
