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.

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