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Avangi Posted 14 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.
  

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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.

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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.
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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)
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