a. I threw [the puppy] [the ball]. b. John gave [the boys] [the CDs]. c. My mother baked [me] [a birthday cake]. where is direct and indirect objects

To identify the direct and indirect objects in the given sentences, let's break it down:

1. Direct Object: The noun or noun phrase that receives the action of the verb directly.
2. Indirect Object: The noun or noun phrase that indirectly receives the action of the verb, typically indicating to whom or for whom the action is done.

Analysis of Each Sentence

1. Sentence a: "I threw [the puppy] [the ball]."

   • Direct Object: "the ball" (This is what was thrown.)
   • Indirect Object: "the puppy" (This indicates to whom the ball was thrown.)

2. Sentence b: "John gave [the boys] [the CDs]."

   • Direct Object: "the CDs" (This is what was given.)
   • Indirect Object: "the boys" (This indicates to whom the CDs were given.)

3. Sentence c: "My mother baked [me] [a birthday cake]."

   • Direct Object: "a birthday cake" (This is what was baked.)
   • Indirect Object: "me" (This indicates for whom the cake was baked.)

Summary of Direct and Indirect Objects

• Sentence a:

  • Direct Object: the ball
  • Indirect Object: the puppy

• Sentence b:

  • Direct Object: the CDs
  • Indirect Object: the boys

• Sentence c:

  • Direct Object: a birthday cake
  • Indirect Object: me