The indirect object of a sentence is acted upon by the direct object. Let's review the direct object again so we can compare it to the indirect object.
- John passed the cake.
There is no recipient in this sentence. Thus, "the cake" is the direct object. Take a look at this example:
John passed his sister the cake.
"The cake" still remains the direct object. However, we now have a recipient of the cake, which is John's sister! John's sister is thus the indirect object, which is acted on by the direct object. Remember, to find the indirect object you have to find the direct object first.
Noun Clauses as Indirect Objects
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