Anonymous  +  330087 Fri, 16 Feb 07 11:03 PM what are the direct and indirect objects of this statement "i understood why the porter had called it a menacing place." my guess is: it - indirect object menacing place - direct object thank you Anonymous Direct Objects, Indirect Objects

	Buddhaheart  +  330129 Sat, 17 Feb 07 01:05 AM I’ve used the ‘to/for’ and ‘passive voice’ test to come to your conclusion! What I’m trying to say is your guess is as good as mine.     Buddhaheart Joined on Sat, Jan 20 2007 Vancouver Canada Full Member 134

	CalifJim  +  330130 Sat, 17 Feb 07 01:09 AM Despite the similarity to a direct object-indirect object structure, this is not that pattern. This sentence has a direct object and an object complement.  (it and a menacing place, respectively) Verbs which take this kind of structure include call, name, baptize, pronounce, appoint, and elect. The people elected John leader. The parents named her Sylvia. Some people call this effect scintillation. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,412 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche Verbs, Direct Objects, Indirect Objects