BASIC SIMPLE SENTENCES: PATTERN 3

This pattern has 4 parts: subject, predicator, indirect object, and the direct object. The subject, direct object, and indirect objects are all realised with nouns and pronouns, noun phrases. 1. He gave her a ring. 2. David gave Kemi a ring. 3. The gentleman gave the lady a ring. Analysing the first example: The subject HE performs the action. The predicator GAVE is the action being performed. The HER is the indirect object. The A RING is the direct object receiving the action performed by the subject. The function of the indirect object is to receive the direct object and it is found in-between the predicator and the direct object. It can also be found at the end of the direct object (A RING) but it must be preceded by a preposition: He gave a ring to her. TAKE AWAY: One of the truest tests for integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised. ––– Chinua Achebe