He gave him a pen. Him is?
Correct answer: B. Indirect object
- A. Direct object
- B. Indirect object
- C. Clause
- D. Complement
Explanation
Indicates to or for whom the action is performed. In this sentence, "him" is the indirect object because he is the recipient of the direct object, "a pen."
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