By Direct objects, Difference between

First,. let me say that I agree usage-wise Nona and you. I also think that the mother-example is a good one - but it's not a perfect one. It's a good one, because it demonstrates the difference between the time of action and the time of speaking. Noun references are routinely rooted in...

MrPedantic wrote: Hello MrT 1. Tolkien used to make up his own stories to tell to his children. 2. Tolkien used to make up his own stories to tell his children. Both are fine. You can "tell someone stories" or "tell stories to someone". If the indirect object (here, "someone") follows the...

Hello MrT 1. Tolkien used to make up his own stories to tell to his children. 2. Tolkien used to make up his own stories to tell his children. Both are fine. You can "tell someone stories" or "tell stories to someone". If the indirect object (here, "someone") follows the verb, it's not usual...

There's some differentiation between the two here, they seem to be considered synonyms only for the meaning 2: --------- till Function:preposition 1 chiefly Scotland a : to a place of arrival : through to : as far as <till an end> b : to or toward a limit or goal ...

I ran for a mile this morning. Is for a mile the Direct object or an adjunct in the sentence? I ran a block this morning. Is a block the Direct Object? what is the difference between this sentences

I think the majority of disagreement to my post so far has been on the actual points. The points are well known and well established. What's more, and I am hesitant to say this as doing so appeals to authority, mathematical geniuses who currently are contructing a mathematical paragon for the...

... Get's a little tricky with "commnication verbs": "She told us a story". The story is the direct object; we 'sorta' received the story, so 'us' is the indirect object. Try finding some sentences in which both have been labeled, and see if the above...

what is the difference between a direct and an indirect object?

I have a english grammar book on verbs usage. I got a question when I read about S+V+I.O+D.O In that book, S+V+I.O+D.O is regarded as meaning that the subject have virtually an impact on the direct object, So I just can't say " I threw him a baseball ,but he did'nt got it." The first sentence...

Hi, A. Is The talks are aiming at a compromise the same as The talks are aimed at a compromise? If not, could you please explain the differences between them? These are often used with no intended difference in meaning. However, here are a couple of general comments. #1 - sounds like it is...