LESSON XX.

How many grammatical objects has each verb in the following sentences?—

1.	He taught me music.
2.	The tailor made him a coat.
3.	I asked them the way.
4.	He sent his sister a letter.

The object which represents that which is directly affected by the action of the verb, is called the direct object; as, This man taught me drawing.

The object which represents that which is less directly affected by the action of the verb, and a relation which may be expressed by the prepositions to or for, is called the indirect object; as, This man taught me drawing.

EXERCISE.

Select all the objects in the following sentences, and classify them into direct and indirect:—

1.	This girl brought me some flowers.
2.	The Queen gave him a present.
3.	I told him that story.
4.	My father bought me a horse.
5.	She sent my uncle a guinea.