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Infinitives I want to swim.

Gerund He likes climbing

Phrase They don’t know how to make it go.

Clause I don’t know what you want.

However, some transitive verbs have two

objects (double objects). One is generally the

name of a specific object, while the other is a

specific person or animal. The object mentioned

is called the Direct Object, and the person or

animal mentioned is called the Indirect Object.

Example Explanation

I brought her a book. ➢ A book: Direct Object

➢ Her: Indirect Object

I made a kite for him. ➢ A kite: Direct Object

➢ Him: Indirect Object

You need to know that the Indirect Object is

always located before or in front of the Direct

Object. If the Direct Object is placed after

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