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Understanding Object Complements in English Sentences
In English, sentences can have something called an 'object complement.' This is a word or group of words that gives more information about the object of the sentence. Think of it as a way to tell more about the object and how it is changed or affected by the action of the verb.
Important Points
  • Object complements are used to describe or rename the object.
  • They can be nouns, adjectives, or phrases.
  • Object complements usually come after the direct object in a sentence.
  • Not all sentences have object complements.
Examples
  • The teacher called the student brilliant.
  • We elected her president.
  • They painted the house blue.
In these examples, 'brilliant,' 'president,' and 'blue' are object complements. They tell us more about the student, her, and the house, which are the objects in each sentence.
Important Points
  • Object complements are not the same as subject complements, which give more information about the subject.
  • Verbs that often use object complements include 'make,' 'name,' 'call,' and 'elect.'
  • Object complements can be tricky, but they are just a way to add more detail to the object.
Examples
  • The committee appointed him chairman.
  • She found the movie exciting.
  • They named the puppy Max.
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