indirect object practice 2

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Direct objects and Indirect objects
Practice #2

Here are 15 sentences, all of which have indirect objects. Some are in Pattern #1 and others are in Pattern #2. Change the pattern of the sentences if possible. If it is not possible, write impossible.

Example: I gave some coffee to the visitor.
___I gave the visitor some coffee. ________________________________

1. Alexandra handed Bill the papers.
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2. The technician fixed the computer for me in less than ten minutes.
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3. Rachel poured a drink for her father.
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4. Sungwan translated the minister's cable for the ambassador.
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5. Mrs. Fujimoto bought a new car for her son for graduation.
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6. The young man opened the car door for his girlfriend.
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7. Victor forgot to show the cable to the ambassador until after 5 o'clock.
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8. The form says that you have to send your check to the person whose name is on the document.
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9. Bobby lent us his apartment while he was traveling in the Middle East.
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10. When you arrive, I will introduce you to the local officials.
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11. While were waiting, Mr. Johnson poured us a cold drink.
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12. Pablo passed the meat to Lucia.
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13. I'm going to write a cable to Washington to explain the situation.
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14. When I got home, my mother made me a cake.
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15. The violinist played a magnificent, sweet song for us.
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