Read the sentence.

Question

The tour guide told him facts about NASA.

What is the function of the word him in the sentence?

A.
direct object

B.
indirect object

C.
object of a preposition

D.
action verb

Answer 1

The function of the word "him" in the sentence "The tour guide told him facts about NASA" is:

B. indirect object

"Him" receives the action of the verb "told" and indicates to whom the facts were told.