EXERCISE 4 Revising Sentences by Using Indirect Objects
Rewrite each of the following sentences on your own paper. Use the italicized information to
write an indirect object. Underline the indirect objects in your revised sentences.
EX. 1. Mr. Desiderato gave an award to Minnie.
1. Mr. Desiderato gave Minnie an award.
1. Minnie told the whole story to us.
2. Last month, she wrote a letter to the city council.
3. She gave to them several ideas about summer programs for kids.
4. They offered summer jobs to Minnie and her classmates.
5. Together, the class taught many games to the neighborhood children.
6. They also offered swimming lessons for the children.
7. The city owed many thanks to Minnie for her ideas and her organizational skills.
8. The neighborhood parents bought a trophy for Minnie.
9. For Minnie and the swimming coaches, all the children brought cards and banners.
10. Minnie had given to the city a summer of fun.