Question

is the word in bold a direct object or an indirect object? the owner of the art gallery showed us the new paintings on display. direct object indirect object

Explanation:

In the sentence, the verb "showed" has two objects: "us" is the recipient of the action (who was shown something), while "the new paintings on display" is the thing being acted upon (what was shown). An indirect object receives the direct object, so "us" fits this role.

Answer:

indirect object