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The Indirect Object Is Often Preceded by "To" for "For.

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Often, the preposition "to" (and sometimes "for") will precede the
indirect object, which makes spotting the indirect object much easier.
This happens when the direct object (bold text) comes before the
indirect object.
 She gave a letter to Jennifer.
Compare the example above to this:
 She gave Jennifer a letter.
(The preposition "to" is now omitted.)
Here are some more examples with "to":
 He presented the prize to the winning captain.
 He bought lunch for Alison.
 When giving jewellery as a present, I'm
giving protection to someone I care about. (Actress Sofia Boutella)
Indirect Objects Are Usually People.
Indirect objects usually people, but not always. This means that,
occasionally, you might have to ask "for or to what?" as opposed to
"for or to whom?" to find the indirect object.
 I have given the room a quick inspection.
 Metaphors give your writing some spice.
 Be ashamed to die until you have won some
victory for humanity. (Educational reformer Horace Mann)

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