Avangi Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Indirect object
Hi,
If I say "Throw the ball toward(s) me/John," can "me/John" be called the indirect object?
Thanks, - A.
If I say "Throw the ball toward(s) me/John," can "me/John" be called the indirect object?
Thanks, - A.
Top answer
My opinion - I don't think so. Toward(s) me is an adverbial prepositional phrase, indicating direction, not reception. Throw me the ball.
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My opinion - I don't think so. Toward(s) me is an adverbial prepositional phrase, indicating direction, not reception.
Throw me the ball. - Clearly me is the indirect object. (receives the action of the verb)
Throw the ball in my direction. (adverb of place)
Throw me the ball. - Clearly me is the indirect object. (receives the action of the verb)
Throw the ball in my direction. (adverb of place)
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