Indirect object

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HI,Is it possible for the indirect object before a preposition to come before the direct object,e.g.,'I wish for you all happiness.'?I know that a preposition+indirect O takes the position after the direct object!I can't say'Give to me the book.',can I?Need help please.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

It is awkward in both cases, and more awkward in the 2nd, but yes, it can be certainly done: I wish for you all that I wish for everyone tonight.

CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousIs it possible for the indirect object before (?) a preposition to come before the direct object,e.g.,'I wish for you all happiness.'?

Don't you mean an indirect object after a preposition? I think you've got your befores and afters confused.

CJ

Mister Micawber · Answer

Geez, I miss the obvious a lot.

Anonymous · Answer

Mister MicawberIt is awkward in both cases, and more awkward in the 2nd, but yes, it can be certainly done: I wish for you all that I wish for everyone tonight.

Hi,again,

Do you mean,sir,that 'Give to me the book.'can be use safely and naturally?

Thanks

Mister Micawber · Answer

No, I mean that it can be done in other cases, as with the example I supplied.

Anonymous · Answer

Mister MicawberGeez, I miss the obvious a lot.

Sorry for the mistake.But I need your further elaboration,please.

P.s.Is my putting the full stop between the inverted commas correct in my sentence?

Mister Micawber · Answer

No, it should be omitted in deference to the ending punctuation of the matrix sentence.

Anonymous · Answer

Mister MicawberNo, it should be omitted in deference to the ending punctuation of the matrix sentence.

You're always a great help,thanks.

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