Which Word or Phrase in the Following Sentence Is an Indirect

question 301

Multiple Choice

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is an indirect object?
The professor gave the class their weekend assignment before dismissing them for the day.

• A)the class
• B)for the day
• C)their weekend assignment
• D)the professor

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Definitions:

Annual Deficit

The shortfall in a government's income compared to its spending in a given fiscal year.

George Bush

Refers to either George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States (1989-1993), or his son George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States (2001-2009), each having made lasting impacts on American and international politics.

Crowding-in

An economic phenomenon where increased government spending leads to higher private sector investment.

Crowding-out

A situation where increased public sector spending reduces the amount of available funds for private sector investments.