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*[http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsAnIndirectObject.htm SIL entry on indirect object] | *[http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsAnIndirectObject.htm SIL entry on indirect object] | ||
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Revision as of 15:26, 22 May 2012
For the description of Indirect objects in Scottish Gaelic see the article Indirect Object
An 'indirect object' (also referred to as 'secondary object') appears in the environment of a ditransitive verb, where the 'indirect object' is the first noun phrase after the verb (when there are two NPs) or an obligatory prepositional phrase . Indirect objects typically express goals and locations for verbs that define a caused change or location or movement, or express a benefactor. For example, the in the following sentences the indirect object is bold faced.
- Tako gave Zelda the cake
- Tako gave the cake to Zelda
- Calvin put it on the dresser
- Dave bought Melissa the flowers
- Dave bought the flowers for Melissa
See Also
Valence (definition) Double Object Constructions (definition)
External Links
References
- SIL entry on indirect object
- Carnie, Andrew (2006) Syntax: A Generative Introduction, 2nd Edition, Malden: Wiley Blackwell.
