Verbs with Two Objects
What Is It?
Verbs with Two Objects refers to verbs that can take both an indirect object and a direct object.
B1-B2 reference topic in Sentence Structure.
Why Use It?
- Describe giving, sending, showing, and teaching.
- Choose between two common object orders.
- Use pronouns naturally.
Formation and Patterns
| Use | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Double object | V + person + thing | She gave me a book. |
| Prepositional object | V + thing + to/for + person | She gave a book to me. |
| For pattern | make/buy/get + thing + for + person | He bought coffee for us. |
Common Mistakes
- Using double-object order with verbs that require to.
- Putting long objects before short pronouns awkwardly.
- Using to when for is needed after buy, make, or get.
Exceptions & Nuances
- When the thing is a pronoun, the prepositional pattern is often clearer: Give it to Ana.