Question

Is the word in bold a direct object, an indirect object, or neither?
The dressmaker produces custom-fitted gowns for [brides-to-be.]

Answer 1

In the sentence "The dressmaker produces custom-fitted gowns for brides-to-be," the phrase "brides-to-be" is neither a direct object nor an indirect object.

- The direct object is "custom-fitted gowns," which is what the dressmaker produces.
- The phrase "for brides-to-be" is a prepositional phrase that indicates the intended recipients or beneficiaries of the gowns, but it does not function as an indirect object in this case.

So, "brides-to-be" is neither a direct object nor an indirect object.