Question

is the word in bold a direct object or an indirect object? polly owes christine twenty dollars for last nights dinner. direct object indirect object

Explanation:

A direct object receives the action directly, while an indirect object is the recipient for whom/for which the action is done. In the sentence, "twenty dollars" is the direct object (what is owed), and "Christine" is the one to whom the money is owed, making her the indirect object.

Answer:

indirect object