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    Hi, can anyone please tell me which of the following sentences is correct?

    He recommended me a good restaurant.
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    He recommnended a good restaurant to me.

    I think it's the second because it's the restaurant that's being recommended. Am I correct?

    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anne59 View Post
    Hi, can anyone please tell me which of the following sentences is correct?

    He recommended me a good restaurant.
    OR
    He recommnended a good restaurant to me.

    I think it's the second because it's the restaurant that's being recommended. Am I correct?

    Thanks
    You are right. The second one is correct.
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    Thanks!

    So, in that sentence it is important to put the indirect object after the direct object - why? Because in the next sentence it doesn't matter.

    I gave the waiter 50 euros.
    I gave 50 euros to the waiter.

    I can't find a rule that tells me how to decide where they direct and indirect object go depending on the sentence.

    I hope you can help.

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    Default Re: Direct & Indirect Objects

    Quote Originally Posted by Anne59 View Post
    I can't find a rule that tells me how to decide where they direct and indirect object go depending on the sentence.

    I hope you can help.
    I am afraid we can't. You just have to learn what patterns are possible with each verb as you meet it.
    Context is important. Please provide enough for us to be able to deal effectively with your question.
    Your thread title should include all or part of the word/phrase being discussed.
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