Objective Complements

An objective complement renames or describes the direct object. It always immediately follows the direct object and may be compound. An objective complement is a noun, pronoun, or adjective.

ANALYZING

Objective complements are highlighted in pink.

EXAMPLE

We called our doctor Bones.

     Simple subject = We
     Transitive active verb = called
    Direct object = doctor
     Objective complement = Bones

We painted the town red.    

     Simple subject = We
     Transitive active verb = painted
    Direct object = town
     Objective complement = red

 

Exercises

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