Question

Is the phrase in bold a direct object or an indirect object?
Harvey sent his aunt a thank-you card for her thoughtful graduation gift.

Answer 1

In the sentence "Harvey sent his aunt a thank-you card for her thoughtful graduation gift," the phrase in bold, "a thank-you card," is the direct object. It is the thing that is being sent. The phrase "his aunt" serves as the indirect object, indicating to whom the thank-you card is being sent.