Question

Which personal pronoun correctly completes the sentence? What is its use?

Because so many leaves had fallen, their parents helped .................. rake the yard.

A. They; indirect object
B. Them; direct object
C. They; direct object
D. Them; indirect object

Answer 1

No need to tag! I'm right here.

Answer 2

Ok

Answer 3

Here, we're looking for an object pronoun because they/them is taking the effect of a verb. Would you use they or them?

Answer 4

Them

Answer 5

Correct, so it could be B or D. Now take a look at this article: https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-direct-indirect-object.php

Would you say it's a direct object, or indirect object?

Answer 6

I think it would be b

Answer 7

The direct object answers the question "What are they doing?" and the indirect object answers the question "Who are they doing it for?"

Answer 8

So then the correct answer would be d

Answer 9

Indeed.

Answer 10

Thanks for your help

Answer 11

No problem.