REALIDADES 4A

Indirect Object Pronouns

Reviewing Direct Object Pronouns On previous chapters we have learned about Direct

Object Pronouns. They are: Lo, La, Los, Las, Me, Te, Nos They substitute the direct object (NOT THE SUBJECT)

on a sentence. They always come BEFORE the verb unless there are

two verbs together in the sentence. They answer the question “What?” or “Who”.Ex: Maria compra la camiseta/Maria la compra. Frida colecciona los animales de peluche/ Frida los

colecciona. Marcos llama a Carlos y yo. / Marcos nos llama.

Indirect Object Pronouns

In English … The Indirect Object follows the verb just as a Direct

Object does. But the function of an Indirect Object is different. Instead of being the object of the action of the verb as a Direct Object is, the Indirect Object is the person or thing to whom or for whom the action is performed

- I write a letter (direct object) to my friend (indirect object)

- I bought a sweater (direct object) for Jennifer (indirect object)

- She borrowed a CD (direct object) from me (indirect object)

Continuing…

Let's look at an example:

I give a ticket to the crazed driver.

Let's take a look at the components of the sentence:

I the subject (the person for whom we conjugate the verb)

give the verb [transitive] (transfers action to an object -requires an object)

a ticket direct object (receives the action of TO GIVE) - it's what is given.

(to) the crazed driver

the indirect object (this is to whom the ticket is given)

Now, let’s substitute the indirect object with a pronoun:

I give him a ticket

In Spanish … Like in English an IOP tells to whom or for whom

an action is performed. They are used to replace or accompany an indirect object noun. They are:

Let’s look at some examples: - Mi abuela no me permitia comer galletas para el

almuerzo. - Su mamá siempre le daba regalos (a Juanito). - Yo les compraba regalos (a los niños). - Nos enviaba cartas todos los veranos.

ME (to / for) me

NOS (to/for) us

TE (to/for) you

LE (to/for) him, her , you

LES (to/for) them, you all

Practicando… Underline the Indirect Object and substitute it with a

pronoun. a) Maria da el dinero a Juan. __________________________b) Juan compró flores para Maria. ______________________c) Luana escribía cartas para Mario y yo.

____________________d) Alissa llamaba a mi. ___________________________e) Cristina daba dulces a los niños. _____________________f) Los profesores daban exámenes difíciles a los

estudiantes. ____________________________________________

g) Compramos regalos lindos para Lucas. _____________________________________________

On your notebook… Complete:- Activity 22 – Pg 199 - Activity 16 – Pg 196

If done: Complete Activity 17 and 18 on page 197.

If not done, complete these activities for homework.