6.119 indirect objects of ditransitive verbs

A prepositional phrase is used as the indirect object of a ditransitive verb when the indirect object comes after the direct object.

For information on ditransitive verbs see paragraphs 3.74 to 3.83.

If the action described by the verb involves the transfer of something from one person or thing to another, the preposition 'to' is used.

If the action involves a person doing something for the benefit of another person, the preposition 'for' is used.