Direct & Indirect Objects
When the indirect object comes after the direct object, a preposition is required. Use "to" with verbs of giving/communicating: give, send, tell, show, teach, lend, offer, pass, pay. Use "for" with verbs of doing something for someone: buy, make, cook, find, get, order, save, book. "She made her daughter a cake." → "She made a cake for her daughter."
When the indirect object comes after the direct object, a preposition is required. Use "to" with verbs of giving/communicating: give, send, tell, show, teach, lend, offer, pass, pay. Use "for" with verbs of doing something for someone: buy, make, cook, find, get, order, save, book. "She made her daughter a cake." → "She made a cake for her daughter."
Practice
"Can you buy ___ a coffee?" (the direct object comes first)
He lent his notesme before the exam.
Put the words in the correct order using "for" or "to":