Indirect Objects

Let’s Review…Let’s Review…

The Direct Object answers the question The Direct Object answers the question WHOWHO or or WHATWHAT after the verb. after the verb.

When we identify the Direct Object we When we identify the Direct Object we can replace it with a pronoun.can replace it with a pronoun.

The pronoun can be placed in the The pronoun can be placed in the following locations:following locations:

1.1. Before the conjugated verbBefore the conjugated verb

2.2. Attached to an infinitive verbAttached to an infinitive verb

WHAT IS An WHAT IS An INDIRECT INDIRECT OBJECTOBJECT??

The indirect object tells us The indirect object tells us WHOWHO the the direct direct objectobject goes to. goes to.

¿Qué?¿Qué? For example, in the sentence:For example, in the sentence:

“ “He gives the book to MarHe gives the book to Maríaía.” .”

The The direct objectdirect object is is BOOKBOOK, and the , and the indirect object indirect object is is MarMaríaía..

¿Qué?¿Qué? For example, in the sentence:For example, in the sentence:

“ “He gives the book to MarHe gives the book to Maríaía.” .”

The The direct objectdirect object is is BOOKBOOK, and the , and the indirect objectindirect object is is MarMaríaía..

Let’s label some Let’s label some sentences...sentences...Label the SUBJECT, VERB, DIRECT OBJECT, and

INDIRECT OBJECT.

Johnny gives his dog a bone.

Johnny gives a bone to his dog.

I sing often.

SUBJECT VERB D.O.

SUBJECT VERB D.O.

SUBJECTVERB

SOME SENTENCES HAVE NO INDIRECT OBJECT!

I.D.O.

I.D.O.

Johnny gives his dog to the SPCA.SUBJECT VERB D.O. I.D.O.

Let’s do some more…You find the Let’s do some more…You find the INDIRECT OBJECTINDIRECT OBJECT

I give a lecture to the kids.I give a lecture to the kids.

We give the bill to Laura.We give the bill to Laura.

You have to tell the price to us.You have to tell the price to us.

Raul gave Eva the flowers.Raul gave Eva the flowers.

SeSeñor Rudis showed us the power point.ñor Rudis showed us the power point.

Mom serves enchiladas to her guests.Mom serves enchiladas to her guests.

Ricky Martin gave the CD to my friends.Ricky Martin gave the CD to my friends.

You try these…You try these…Mis amigos dan dinero a mis Mis amigos dan dinero a mis padres.padres.El perro de Leonardo juega El perro de Leonardo juega béisbol conmigo.béisbol conmigo.

Su profesor de español enseña Su profesor de español enseña mucha gramatica a los mucha gramatica a los alumnos.alumnos.Nosotros hacemos, para las chicas Nosotros hacemos, para las chicas bellas, un pastel.bellas, un pastel.

SUBJECTSUBJECT VERBVERB D.O.D.O.

SUBJECTSUBJECT VERBVERB I.D.O.I.D.O.

SUBJECTSUBJECT VERBVERBD.O.D.O.

SUBJECTSUBJECT VERBVERB D.O.D.O.

(with me)(with me)

D.O.D.O.

I.D.O.I.D.O.

I.D.O.I.D.O.

I.D.O.I.D.O.

Indirect Object PronounsIndirect Object PronounsWhat is the problem with the following sentences?

I bought my friends a pizza.

I go to the movies with my friends.

I play baseball with my friends.

I have many classes with my friends.

TOO MANY FRIENDS!!!!

What should we do?

USE A PRONOUN!!!

THEMTHEMTHEMTHEM

THEMTHEM

.

Indirect Object Pronouns in Indirect Object Pronouns in SpanishSpanish

me

te

nos

os

les

How do they work?

1. Identify the Indirect Object of the sentence.

2. Choose what pronoun to use

3. Eliminate the I.D.O. and replace with the pronoun.

Roberto cocinó la pizza .nos

le

para nosotros

Where do we place Where do we place the pronoun?the pronoun?

1. Before the conjugated verb.

2. Attached to an infinitive.

Voy a dar el disco a mi novia………

Voy a dar el disco a mi novia……..

Yo le voy a dar el disco.

Voy a darle el disco.

You try these. Re-write You try these. Re-write with a pronoun.with a pronoun.

1. I sing for my parents.

2. We have to make coffee for our favorite Spanish teacher.

3. You have to make dinner for your dumb, ungrateful family.

4. Tú estás comprando la television para mí.

5. Yo voy a dar un beso a todas las chicas feas y bonitas.

Yo les canto.

Tenemos que hacerle el café.

Tú le tienes que hacer la cena.

Tú me estás comprando la tele.

Les voy a dar un beso.

Le tenemos que hacer el café.

Le tienes que hacer la cena.

Tú estás comprándome la tele.

Voy a darles un beso.