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Grammar Exercise

Direct and Indirect Objects: Patterns and Alternations

Analyse direct and indirect objects, dative alternation, verb restrictions, information structure, and related passive patterns.

Interactive exercise

Direct and Indirect Objects: Patterns and Alternations

Answer 6 questions about this grammar point.

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  1. 1.

    Which statement best explains Direct and Indirect Objects: Patterns and Alternations?

  2. 2.

    Which sentence correctly demonstrates the main point in Direct and Indirect Objects: Patterns and Alternations?

  3. 3.

    Which revision best addresses this example in the lesson context: “She explained me the procedure.”

  4. 4.

    Which option is accurate in the context taught in this lesson?

  5. 5.

    Which revision best addresses this example in the lesson context: “I bought to her a ticket.”

  6. 6.

    Which revision best addresses the final example from this lesson?