Direct and indirect objects - English Grammar
www.englishgrammar.org › direct-indirect-objects-2Jan 22, 2014 · Object – him; object complement – mayor. The indirect object identifies the person/thing for whom/what the action of the verb is performed. The indirect object is usually a person or thing. Study the examples given below. My mother bought me a necklace. (Indirect object – me; direct object – necklace) John told Peter a story. (Indirect object – Peter; direct object – story)