Rewrite the following sentences by putting the direct object before the indirect object.

When the direct object goes before the indirect object, we have to use a preposition like to or for before the indirect object.

1. He lent me his bicycle.

2. The manager granted me leave.

3. I promised him my support.

4. My father presented me a watch.

5. Mrs. Bhatt teaches us English.

6. The shopkeeper sold me a pair of shoes.

7. He did me a favour.

8. I sent my friends New Year greetings.

9. Rahul told me a secret.

10. The boy’s father left him a big estate.

11. They promised us their support.

12. My mother gave me her shawl.

Answers

1. He lent his bicycle to me.

2. The manager granted leave for me.

3. I promised my support for him.

4. My father presented a watch to me.

5. Mrs. Bhatt teaches English to us.

6. The shopkeeper sold a pair of shoes to me.

7. He did a favour for me.

8. I sent New Year greetings to my friends.

9. Rahul told a secret to me.

10. The boy’s father left a big estate for him.

11. They promised their support for us.

12. My mother gave her shawl to me.