Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Flashcards
(21 cards)
Me
DOP; Me
Te
DOP; you, familiar
Lo
DOP; You/him/it, masculine formal
Le
DOP; You/her/it, feminine formal
Nos
DOP; Us
Os
DOP; You, familiar
Los
DOP; They/them masculine plural formal
Las
DOP; They/them Feminine plural formal
What question do DOPs answer
Direct objects answer the question whom? or what? after a verb. The direct object
can be a noun or a pronoun
Where are DOPs placed
Direct object pronouns are either placed before a conjugated verb or
attached to an infinitive.
Me
(To) me
Te
(To) you
Le
(To) him/it/her/you formal singular
Nos
(To) us plural
Les
(To) them/you all
Os
To you all (in Spain) only; not important for this year
Where is the IOP placed?
The indirect object pronoun , like the direct object pronoun, generally precedes (goes before) the
conjugated verb
What happens if there is a conjugated verb followed by an infinitive? (For IOPs)
When two verbs are used in combination (a conjugated verb followed by an infinitive), the indirect
object pronoun can be attached to the infinitive or placed before the conjugated verb
What happens if there is only an infinitive?
When an auxiliary verb is not used (no conjugated verb, only an infinitive), the indirect object is
connected to the infinitive form of the verb
What happens if a progressive tense is used?
When a progressive tense is used (auxiliary verb present), the indirect object may go before the auxiliary
or be attached to the participle
What happens if there is only a present participle present and no auxiliary verb?
The indirect object must be attached to the present participle when it is not used with an auxiliary verb.
