Question

What is an indirect object

Answer 1

Answer:

a noun phrase referring to someone or something that is affected by the action of a transitive verb (typically as a recipient), but is not the primary object

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Answer 2

Answer:

An Indirect Object is a noun phase referring to someone or something that is affected by the action of a transitive verb (typically as a recipient), but is not the primary object (e.g. him in give him the book ).

Explanation:

In the sentences "She bought him a present," "He gave all four walls a new coat of paint," and "Ask me a question," "him," "all four walls," and "me" are indirect objects and "a present," "a new coat of paint," and "a question" are indirect objects.