Many verbs can be followed by two objects - an indirect object and a direct object. The indirect object usually refers to a person and the direct object usually refers to a thing. Two structures are possible.

• She gave me (indirect object) a nice gift (direct object).
• She gave a nice gift (direct object) to me (indirect object).

Both these structures can be made passive.

• I was given a nice gift (by her). (Indirect object becomes subject.)
• A nice gift was given to me (by her). (Direct object becomes subject.)

Another example is given below.

• They lent me (indirect object) ten thousands pounds (direct object).
• They lent ten thousand pounds to me.
• I was lent ten thousand pounds. (passive)
• Ten thousand pounds were lent to me. (passive)

Common verbs that are followed by two objects include give, send, show, lend, pay, promise, refuse, tell and offer.