I understand that if you give something to someone, that "something" is the direct object while that "someone" is the indirect object.
However, I have a hard time believing "kiss" can be the direct object in "He gave her a kiss".
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1Why do you think a kiss can't be a direct object?– The PhotonCommented Oct 22, 2020 at 15:54
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Grammatically, there is no difference between "He gave her an apple" and "He gave her a kiss"?
"He" is the subject in both cases.
"Gave" is the verb.
"An appple" and "a kiss" are the direct objects. They are the things that are given.
And "her" is the indirect object in both cases. She is the person they are given to.
answered Oct 22, 2020 at 15:54
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You make a good point. I think my issue with words like "kiss", "hug" or "look" was that they're usually verbs. I see where you're coming from.– JoshuaCommented Oct 22, 2020 at 16:01