Direct and indirect object exercise

Many verbs can be followed by two objects – one indirect object and one direct object. Usually the indirect object comes first. We can also put the indirect object after the direct object. In this case it normally has a preposition.

Complete the following sentences.

1. Let’s make some tea ………………………………….

a) you

b) for you

2. Could you send …………………………………… this bill?

a) me

b) to me

3. I will lend ……………………………………. some money.

a) you

b) to you

4. I would like you to explain your decision …………………………………

a) us

b) to us

5. Can you suggest a good dentist ……………………………………?

a) me

b) to me

6. She wrote …………………………………. a rude letter.

a) me

b) to me

7. She sent a gift ……………………………………

a) me

b) to me

8. She told ………………………………. an interesting story.

a) us

b) to us

9. Post the letter …………………………………. as soon as you can.

a) to me

b) me

10. Lend them ……………………………………..

a) her

b) to her

Answers

1. Let’s make some tea for you.

2. Could you send me this bill?

3. I will lend you some money.

4. I would like you to explain your decision to us.

5. Can you suggest a good dentist to me?

6. She wrote me a rude letter.

7. She sent a gift to me.

8. She told us an interesting story.

9. Post the letter to me as soon as you can.

10. Lend them to her.