Verb PatternsVerbs with objects2

Introduction

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Arthur bought a ring for Karen

Friday, April 5, 13

Arthur bought a ring for Karen

Friday, April 5, 13

Arthur bought a ring for Karen

Friday, April 5, 13

Arthur bought a ring for Karen

Friday, April 5, 13

Arthur bought a ring for Karen

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Arthur bought a ring for Karen

This is the ring Arthur bought

Friday, April 5, 13

Arthur bought a ring for Karen

This is the ring Arthur bought

Friday, April 5, 13

Arthur bought a ring for Karen

This is the ring Arthur bought

Friday, April 5, 13

Arthur bought a ring for Karen

This is the ring Arthur bought

Friday, April 5, 13

Arthur bought a ring for Karen

This is the ring Arthur bought

Friday, April 5, 13

Arthur bought a ring for Karen

This is the ring Arthur bought

This is Arthur’s girlfriendShe will be receiving the ring

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is the direct objectthe ringwhat was bought?

is the indirect objectKarenwho is it for?

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Word Orderverb + person + thing verb + thing + to/for + person

Arthur bought a ring for KarenArthur bought Karen a ring

The teacher gave examples to usThe teacher gave us examples

My mom made me a cake My mom made a cake for me

more common:

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Word Order

verb + thing + for + person

- give- lend- offer- pass

- read- send- show- teach

Common verbs with the pattern: Common verbs with the pattern:

- buy- find- get-make

verb + thing + to + person

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You can’t use this word order:

- describe- explain- say-suggest

verb + person + thing

with certain verbs like:

- This book describes tourists Paris to tourists- The teacher explained us the grammar to us- She said me “hello” to me- We suggested them a solution to them.

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