need help really confused on indirect objects

Question

need help with this i don't get it its on indirect objects

1) ofrezco una cena a los amigos.

2) Mando un mensaje a mis hermanos.

3) Los estudiantes traen la tarea al maestro.

4) El maestro da las notas a los estudiantes.

5) La madre cuenta las historia a su hija.

6) Presto dinero a Juan.

7) La maestra escribe la lección a Isabel.

8) La madre lee el periódico a sus hijas.

9) El cocinero hace la comida a los clientes.

10) Yo compro joyas de oro a mi madre.

Answer 1

This is your homework, not mine, so I will do just the first question and let you have a bash at the rest. Keep in mind that the direct object is the recipient of the verb´s action and the indirect object is who/what affected by that action.

ofrezco una cena a los amigos.

Subject - yo

Verb - ofrezco (from ofrecer)

Object - una cena

Indirect object - los amigos

If you want information on indirect object pronouns, look at LaPiedraAlegre´s post.

Answer 2

I think it wants you to place the corresponding direct object before the verb, as correct grammar rules dictate. I'll give you a couple of examples and then let's see if you get it better:

Ex.

-Doy un papel a mi profesor.

=>Le doy un papel a mi profesor.

-Traigo el postre a mis amigos.

=>Les traigo el postre a mis amigos.

If the indirect object is singular, you put le, and if it is plural you put les before the verb. I hope this helps!

nice answer :) - Kiwi-Girl, May 27, 2013