Anonymous  +  670281 Thu, 12 Feb 09 02:33 AM In the statement, "Dan is doing his homework for his English teacher," is "English teacher" an indirect object?  If not, why not?  What is the correct grammar term for the phrase "English teacher" in the above sentence?  Thank you!!! Anonymous Sentences, Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Indirect, Objects, Languages

	Mister Micawber  +  670297 Thu, 12 Feb 09 03:03 AM . No.  'Teacher' is the object of the preposition, and the preppsitional phrase is an adverb.  The indirect object is directly related to the verb: She gave him a punch. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,788 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Prepositions, Adverbs, Indirect, Objects