Here's why:
* Direct Object: The person or thing that receives the action of the verb.
* Indirect Object: The person or thing that benefits from the action of the verb.
Example:
* "I gave him a book."
* Direct Object: book
* Indirect Object: him (he benefits from receiving the book)
Other verbs that often take indirect objects include:
* Tell
* Show
* Send
* Offer
* Bring
* Throw
However, "give" is the most frequent and basic verb associated with indirect objects.