Which word or phrase in the following sentence is an indirect object?
The mother gave the babysitter very clear instructions.

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An indirect object refers to the person or thing that is receiving the action of the verb. To identify an indirect object, ask "to whom?" or "for whom?" after the verb. "the babysitter" is the indirect object because she is who is receiving the instructions.
The phrase "The mother" is the subject. The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. Every sentence must have a subject. You can find the subject of a sentence if you can find the verb. Ask the question, "Who or what 'verbs' or 'verbed'?" and the answer is the subject.
"Very clear instructions" is a direct object. A direct object is a word or phrase representing a person or thing that is receiving the action done by the verb. To identify a direct object, ask "who?" or "what?" after the verb. In this sentence, the verb is "gave." what was being given? "very clear instructions."

Which Word or Phrase in the Following Sentence Is an Indirect