Little Girl
Friday, August 31st, 2007 by Stacie

People always seem to have problems with these. A friend of mine came up with the best way to get people to remember the difference, but, alas, you can’t use it with high school students.
He did her. (Her is the direct object, directly receiving the action of the verb.)
He did it to her. (Her is the indirect object, only indirectly getting that action.)
J has seven teeth.

Just make sure you are outside with a nearly naked baby, non-toxic paint and a hose ready.
