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4. a. My class began at 3:00. I’m late.
b. The teacher began the class a few minutes late.

5. a. We continued the class the next day.

b. The lecture will continue on Wednesday.

6. a. Someone called while you were out.
b. Someone called us late last night.

7. a. They opened the car door carefully.

b. The car doors open automatically.

8. a. Has the design changed?
b. Have you changed your tires recently?

Doors open automatically in many taxis
in Japan.
14.2 Direct and Indirect Objects with To and For

Direct To/ Indirect
Object For Object
He sent an e-mail to his parents.
She bought a gift for her brother.

1. Some transitive verbs are followed by She showed the article to her friend.
a direct object + to/for + an indirect DO IO
object (IO).
I often get the mail for my neighbor.
DO IO
2. Remember: A direct object experiences We like our teacher.
the action of the verb. It often answers the A: Who do they like?
question what or who. B: Their teacher.
3. An indirect object is usually a person He sent the package to his parents.
who experiences the action indirectly. It A: Who did he send it to?
answers the questions to who(m) or for B: His parents.
who(m).
I bought a gift for my brother.
A: Who did you buy it for?
B: My brother.
4. Here are some common transitive verbs
that use to or for:
a. to: explain, give, offer, send, show, tell a. Dr. Lin showed the results to the students.
b. for: buy, fix, keep, make, get, provide b. They made dinner for their children.
c. either to or for: bring, take c. Jim brought the report to his boss.
Jim brought snacks for the team.

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