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Complements – Quiz 1
Complements Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the ability to identify and understand complements in sentences, including subject complements, predicate adjectives, object complements, and linking verbs. It covers various aspects such as state of being vs action verbs, agreement between subjects and pronouns, and the usage of complements in mathematics-related contexts like addition and subtraction.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
All of the musicians in the orchestra recalled their favorite experiences.
A) Predicate Nominative.
B) Predicate Adjective.
C) Neither.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "All of the musicians in the orchestra recalled their favorite experiences." does not contain a predicate nominative or a predicate adjective, which are the two types of complements typically discussed in English grammar. A predicate nominative renames the subject, and a predicate adjective describes it. In this sentence, "recalled" is a verb, and "their favorite experiences" functions as an object complement, not fitting into either category.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Predicate Nominative - Incorrect because the clause does not rename the subject.
Option B:
Predicate Adjective - Incorrect because the clause does not describe the subject.
Option C:
Neither - Correct, as neither a predicate nominative nor a predicate adjective is present in the sentence.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect since Option C correctly identifies the absence of complements.
2.
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:The teacher gave the assignment to Sarah and .....
A) Us.
B) Me.
C) I.
D) We.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The teacher gave the assignment to Sarah and...." requires a pronoun that functions as an object complement, indicating the recipient of the action (giving). In English grammar, when referring to oneself in the objective case within a sentence with multiple people, one uses "me." Therefore, "Me" is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Us - Incorrect. "Us" is the subjective form and would be used if Sarah and you were performing an action together.
Option B:
Me - Correct. "Me" is the objective form, appropriate for receiving the action in this sentence.
Option C:
I - Incorrect. "I" is the subjective form and would be used if you were performing an action alone or with Sarah.
Option D:
We - Incorrect. "We" is the subjective form and would be used if both of you were performing an action together.
3.
Which word best completes this sentence using proper grammar:'The team appointed her ..... captain.'
A) An.
B) The.
C) A.
D) As.
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Explanations:
The word "The" is correct because it specifies the captain role, indicating that there is a particular captain position being appointed. Using "the" here implies that this is a known or previously mentioned role within the context of the team.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
An - Incorrect as 'an' is used for words starting with a vowel sound, not necessary in this context.
Option B:
The - Correct as it specifies the particular captain role being appointed.
Option C:
A - Incorrect as 'a' is used for general indefinite articles, not specific roles.
Option D:
As - Incorrect as 'as' is a preposition indicating function or capacity, not an article.
4.
Fill in the blank:After the long hike, the explorers grew very .....
A) Tiredly.
B) Tiredness.
C) Tiring.
D) Tired.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Tired.
The word "tired" functions as a complement in this sentence, directly describing the state of the explorers after their long hike. Complements are words or phrases that complete the meaning of a linking verb (such as 'grew' in this case).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Tiredly" is an adverb and does not fit grammatically here.
Option B:
"Tiredness" would require a linking verb like 'was' or 'became', making it incorrect in this context.
Option C:
"Tiring" describes the action of hiking, not the state of the explorers.
Option D:
"Tired" correctly completes the meaning of 'grew' by describing the explorers' state after their hike.
5.
Identify the complement in the sentence:'The soup tasted too salty.'
A) Tasted.
B) Too.
C) Soup.
D) Salty.
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Explanations:
The complement in the sentence "The soup tasted too salty." is
D) Salty.
The word "salty" describes the quality of the soup that makes it taste too much, completing the meaning of the predicate "tasted too."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Tasted - This is part of the predicate but not a complement.
Option B:
Too - An adverb modifying the adjective "salty," not a complement itself.
Option C:
Soup - The subject, not a complement.
Option D:
Salty - Describes the quality of the soup, completing the predicate and thus is the correct complement.
6.
Which sentence contains a subject complement instead of a direct object?
A) My older sister is a musician.
B) My older sister plays the guitar.
C) My older sister fixed her guitar.
D) My older sister wants a new guitar.
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Explanations:
In option A, "My older sister is a musician," the phrase "a musician" functions as a subject complement rather than a direct object. The verb "is" links the subject "my older sister" to the predicate nominative "a musician."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Subject complement (predicate nominative)
Option B:
Direct object ("the guitar")
Option C:
Direct object ("her guitar")
Option D:
Indirect and direct objects ("a new guitar")
7.
What is the main job of an object complement in a sentence?
A) It tells more about the subject.
B) It describes or renames the direct object.
C) It shows where the action happened.
D) It connects two simple sentences.
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Explanations:
An object complement in a sentence provides more information about the direct object, such as describing it or renaming it. This is why option B "It describes or renames the direct object" is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. An object complement does not tell more about the subject; it tells more about the direct object.
Option B:
Correct. This accurately describes the role of an object complement in a sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. The location where the action happened is typically indicated by a prepositional phrase or adverb, not an object complement.
Option D:
Incorrect. Object complements do not connect two simple sentences; that would be the role of a coordinating conjunction or other sentence-level punctuation.
8.
To find a direct object in a sentence, which question should you ask after an action verb?
A) "Whose?".
B) "What?" or "Whom?".
C) "How?" or "Why?".
D) "Where?" or "When?".
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Explanations:
To find a direct object in a sentence, you should ask "What?" or "Whom?" after an action verb because these questions help identify what the subject is doing or who the subject is acting upon.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Whose? - Incorrect. This question would be used to find possessives, not direct objects.
Option B:
What? or Whom? - Correct. These questions help identify the direct object of a sentence.
Option C:
How? or Why? - Incorrect. These questions are for identifying manner or reason, not direct objects.
Option D:
Where? or When? - Incorrect. These questions are for identifying location or time, not direct objects.
9.
In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly, ' 'barked' is the predicate.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly', 'barked' is indeed the predicate, which consists of the verb and any related adverb (in this case, 'loudly'). The predicate tells us what the subject ('the dog') does.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. 'Barked' functions as the main verb in the sentence, making it part of the predicate.
Option B:
Incorrect. 'Barked' is not a complement but rather the main verb of the predicate.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests all options are correct, which is false.
Option D:
Incorrect. None of the other options are correct.
10.
True or False:A sentence with the pattern Subject-Linking Verb-Subject Complement (S-LV-SC) must contain an action.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
A sentence with the pattern Subject-Linking Verb-Subject Complement (S-LV-SC) does not necessarily contain an action. For example, in the sentence "The cat is black," "is" is a linking verb connecting the subject "cat" to the complement "black." This sentence describes a state of being rather than an action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as explained.
Option B:
Correct, as S-LV-SC can describe states or conditions without actions.
Option C:
Not applicable here.
Option D:
Not applicable here.
11.
She is very agile as a dancer.
A) Predicate Nominative.
B) Predicate adjective.
C) Neither.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The phrase "very agile" in the sentence "She is very agile as a dancer" functions as a predicate adjective, describing the subject "she." It modifies and provides more information about the quality of the subject, specifically her agility.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Predicate Nominative - Incorrect. This would be used if "agile" were placed after a linking verb like "is" to rename or restate the subject.
Option B:
Predicate adjective - Correct. It describes the subject by modifying its quality.
Option C:
Neither - Incorrect, as "very agile" does fit into one of the categories provided.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect, since Option B is correct.
12.
Complete the sentence with an object complement:I consider this book ..... A) interesting B) interest C) interests D) interested
A) Interested.
B) Interests.
C) Interest.
D) Interesting.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I consider this book..." requires an object complement to describe the state of the book as perceived by the speaker. The correct choice is
D) Interesting.
An object complement provides more information about the direct object (in this case, "this book"). It describes a quality or state that the book possesses according to the speaker's opinion.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Interested" is an adjective and does not function as an object complement in this context. It would be used if the sentence were about someone being interested, not describing a quality of the book.
Option B:
"Interest" is a noun and cannot directly follow the verb "consider" to describe the state of the book.
Option C:
"Interests" is also in the plural form and would not fit grammatically here.
Option D:
"Interesting" correctly functions as an adjective, providing a quality that describes the book according to the speaker's opinion.
13.
True or False:The sentence 'The judges found the performance flawless' can be correctly tested for an object complement by rephrasing it as 'The performance was flawless.'
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence 'The judges found the performance flawless' can indeed be rephrased as 'The performance was found to be flawless.' This shows that 'flawless' functions as an object complement, completing the predicate of the sentence by describing the state or quality of the direct object 'the performance'. The rephrasing 'The performance was flawless' omits the subject and verb but still conveys the same meaning.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The original sentence can be correctly tested for an object complement by rephrasing it as 'The performance was flawless.'
Option B:
Incorrect. This option suggests that the rephrasing is not correct, which contradicts the explanation provided.
Option C:
Incorrect. This implies all options are correct, which is not true based on the analysis.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct option among the choices.
14.
Which sentence uses an object complement correctly?
A) She called her happy.
B) They painted the fence blue.
C) He considered the answer wrong.
D) The team called it a success.
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Explanations:
Option D) "The team called it a success" uses an object complement correctly. In this sentence, "a success" is the complement that renames or describes the direct object "it." Object complements follow the direct object and provide more information about its state or quality.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Happy" functions as an adjective modifying "called," not a complement.
Option B:
Correct grammatically, but no object complement is used here; "blue" directly describes the noun "fence."
Option C:
Incorrect. "Wrong" modifies the verb "considered" rather than serving as an object complement.
Option D:
Correct. "A success" renames or describes the direct object "it," making it a proper use of an object complement.
15.
Complete the sentence with an adjective that acts as an object complement:The funny movie made the audience .....
A) Loudly.
B) Laughter.
C) Happy.
D) A good time.
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Explanations:
The adjective "Happy" correctly functions as an object complement in the sentence, indicating the state of the audience after watching the funny movie. An object complement follows a direct object and renames or describes it.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Loudly" is an adverb modifying how the audience reacted but does not describe their state.
Option B:
"Laughter" could be a direct object, but it doesn't directly describe the audience's state.
Option C:
"Happy" describes the state of the audience, making it the correct answer.
Option D:
"A good time" is a noun phrase that could be used as an object complement but is less precise than simply stating their emotional state.
16.
Fill in the blank with the phrase that best acts as a subject complement:My main goal for this summer is .....
A) Because I want to relax.
B) To learn how to swim.
C) During July and August.
D) With my family.
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Explanations:
A subject complement follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject. In this sentence, "is" is the linking verb, so we need to find an option that renames or describes the subject "My main goal for this summer". Option B, "To learn how to swim," directly describes what the goal is, making it the correct choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Because I want to relax. This explains a reason but does not describe or rename the goal.
Option B:
To learn how to swim. This describes what the main goal is, fitting as a subject complement.
Option C:
During July and August. This specifies when the activity will occur, not what the goal is.
Option D:
With my family. This indicates who might be involved but does not describe or rename the goal.
17.
41 + ..... = 100
A) 59.
B) 69.
C) 71.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
To find the missing number, subtract 41 from 100: \(100 - 41 = 59\). Therefore, the correct answer is A) 59.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. \(41 + 59 = 100\).
Option B:
Incorrect. \(41 + 69 \neq 100\).
Option C:
Incorrect. \(41 + 71 \neq 100\).
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer is provided in Option A.
18.
Which sentence best demonstrates how an object complement can describe the state of a direct object as the result of an action?
A) My friend, the fastest runner, won the race.
B) My dad baked me a cake for my birthday.
C) The suspenseful movie was scary.
D) The long run made my muscles sore.
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Explanations:
Option D, "The long run made my muscles sore," correctly demonstrates how an object complement can describe the state of a direct object as the result of an action. In this sentence, "my muscles" is the direct object, and "sore" is the object complement that describes its resulting state after performing the action "made."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
This sentence does not contain an object complement; it uses a participial phrase to modify the subject.
Option B:
This sentence also lacks an object complement, as it describes an action rather than providing information about the state of the direct object.
Option C:
"The suspenseful movie was scary" uses a predicate adjective ("scary") to describe the subject (movie), not the direct object. It does not contain an object complement.
Option D:
Correctly identified as demonstrating how an object complement describes the state of the direct object resulting from an action.
19.
You can test for an object complement by turning the DO and OC into a new sentence. Which option correctly tests the sentence "We consider him a genius" ?
A) He is a genius.
B) A genius considers him.
C) We are a genius.
D) He considers a genius.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) He is a genius.
This sentence correctly rephrases the object complement "a genius" from the original sentence "We consider him a genius." It tests whether you can identify and isolate the object complement, which in this case is "a genius," to form a new, valid sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Isolates the object complement "a genius" from the original sentence.
Option B:
Incorrect. Confuses the subject and object of the original sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. Does not make sense as a standalone sentence.
Option D:
Incorrect. Reverses the roles of "he" and "a genius."
20.
What is the linking verb?He was happy he got on the honor roll.
A) Happy.
B) He.
C) Was.
D) Roll.
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Explanations:
The linking verb in the sentence "He was happy he got on the honor roll" is
was
. A linking verb connects the subject to a complement, which provides more information about the subject. In this case, "happy" functions as a predicate adjective complementing the subject "he."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Happy - This is not the linking verb; it is an adjective complement.
Option B:
He - This is the subject of the sentence, not a linking verb.
Option C:
Was - Correct. It links the subject to its complement "happy."
Option D:
Roll - This is part of an object phrase and not a linking verb.
21.
Which sentence revision correctly uses an object complement to describe the direct object?
A) My dad baked a delicious cake for me.
B) The teacher gave the students high praise.
C) I gave my mom a necklace, a beautiful gift.
D) We consider our cat part of the family.
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Explanations:
Option D) "We consider our cat part of the family" correctly uses an object complement to describe the direct object. In this sentence, "part of the family" is the object complement that describes what the direct object (our cat) is considered.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
No object complement used.
Option B:
"High praise" is a predicate nominative, not an object complement.
Option C:
"Beautiful gift" describes the direct object but does not function as an object complement.
Option D:
Correct use of an object complement to describe the direct object.
22.
True or False:In the sentence 'I walked the dog in the park, ' the phrase 'in the park' is an object complement.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The phrase "in the park" in the sentence "I walked the dog in the park" is a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverb of location, not an object complement. An object complement would directly follow the direct object and describe or rename it.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The phrase "in the park" does not rename or describe the dog.
Option B:
Correct. The phrase is a prepositional phrase indicating location, not an object complement.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests all options are correct, which they are not.
Option D:
Incorrect. None of the other options are correct.
23.
45 + ..... = 100
A) 65.
B) 55.
C) 75.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
To find the missing number, subtract 45 from 100: \(100 - 45 = 55\). Therefore, the correct answer is B) 55.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. 65 + 35 ≠ 100.
Option B:
Correct. 45 + 55 = 100.
Option C:
Incorrect. 75 + 25 ≠ 100.
Option D:
Not applicable as the correct answer is among the options provided.
24.
Identify the object complement in the sentence:'The judge declared the decision final.'
A) Declared.
B) Judge.
C) Final.
D) Decision.
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Explanations:
The object complement in the sentence "The judge declared the decision final" is
Final
. In this sentence, "declared" is a linking verb that connects "decision" to its complement "final," which describes the state or quality of the decision.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Declared - This is not an object complement but the main verb in the sentence.
Option B:
Judge - This is the subject of the sentence and not an object complement.
Option C:
Final - Correct. It describes or names the state or quality of "decision."
Option D:
Decision - This is the direct object, receiving the action of the verb but not being described by it.
25.
What type of subject complement is final in the sentence? The decision was final.
A) Predicate pronoun.
B) Predicate adjective.
C) Direct object.
D) Predicate noun.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The decision was final" contains a predicate adjective as the subject complement. The word "final" describes the subject "decision," modifying its state or quality, which is characteristic of a predicate adjective.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Predicate pronoun - Incorrect; there is no pronoun acting as a complement.
Option B:
Predicate adjective - Correct; "final" describes the state or quality of "decision."
Option C:
Direct object - Incorrect; there is no direct object receiving the action of the verb.
Option D:
Predicate noun - Incorrect; a predicate noun would be a noun following a linking verb, not an adjective.
26.
Which is the complement?My uncle became a rich computer expert.
A) Computer.
B) Expert.
C) Rich.
D) Uncle.
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Explanations:
Complements are words that complete the meaning of a verb, noun, or adjective phrase by providing additional information about it. In the sentence "My uncle became a rich computer expert," "computer" is not a complement because it modifies "expert." "Rich" is an adjective describing "expert," making it a complement to the noun phrase "a rich expert."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Computer - Modifies "expert," not a complement.
Option B:
Expert - Complement of "rich."
Option C:
Rich - Complement of "computer expert."
Option D:
Uncle - Subject, not a complement.
27.
What type of verbs go with subject complements?
A) Action.
B) Linking.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Subject complements are typically formed with linking verbs, which connect the subject of a sentence to additional information about the subject. Examples include verbs like "is," "are," "was," "were," "seems," and "appears." Action verbs do not function as subject complements.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect, action verbs are not used with subject complements.
Option B:
Correct, linking verbs go with subject complements.
Option C:
Incorrect, as only linking verbs fit the description of subject complements.
Option D:
Incorrect, at least one option (B) is correct.
28.
Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence. She and ..... went to the concert last night.
A) I.
B) We.
C) Me.
D) Us.
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Explanations:
In this sentence, "She and I went to the concert last night," both subjects are singular and require a pronoun that agrees with them in number. The correct form is "I" because it functions as the subject of the verb "went." Using "me" would make "me and she" which is incorrect.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "She and I went to the concert last night."
Option B:
Incorrect. "We" would change the subject from singular to plural, making it grammatically wrong.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Me" is an object pronoun and cannot be used as a subject in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Us" would change the subject from singular to plural, making it grammatically wrong.
29.
Choose the word that correctly makes the sentence use a subject complement:After the long practice, the whole team felt .....
A) Win.
B) Victory.
C) Proudly.
D) Proud.
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Explanations:
The sentence "After the long practice, the whole team felt..." requires a subject complement to describe the state of the team after their practice. The correct answer is
D) Proud.
This word functions as a predicate adjective that describes the state or quality of the subject ("the whole team"). It fits grammatically and semantically.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Win" is a verb, not an adjective. It does not describe the state of the team.
Option B:
"Victory" is a noun that could fit in other contexts but not as a subject complement here.
Option C:
"Proudly" is an adverb, which modifies verbs or adjectives. It cannot be used to describe the state of the team directly.
Option D:
"Proud" is an adjective that correctly functions as a subject complement in this sentence.
30.
Complete the sentence to correctly use an object complement that describes the direct object:The spicy food turned his face .....
A) Suddenly.
B) Was red.
C) To a different color.
D) Bright red.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Bright red.
An object complement provides more information about the direct object, in this case, "his face." The phrase "turned his face bright red" uses an adjective ("bright red") to describe the state of his face after eating spicy food.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Suddenly - This is an adverb and does not provide additional information about the direct object.
Option B:
Was red - This uses a passive voice construction, which is less common in this context. The active "turned" better fits the sentence structure.
Option C:
To a different color - While grammatically correct, it does not provide as vivid or specific an image as "bright red."
Option D:
Bright red - This adjective directly describes the state of his face after being turned by the spicy food.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are subject complements in a sentence?
Subject complements are words or phrases that follow linking verbs and complete the predicate by providing additional information about the subject. They can be nouns, pronouns, adjectives, or phrases like participles or gerunds.
How do complements differ from direct objects?
Complements and direct objects both provide additional information about the verb, but a direct object receives the action of the verb, while a complement describes or renames the subject. For example, in "The sky is blue," "blue" is a complement describing the subject "sky," whereas in "She gave him a book," "a book" is the direct object receiving the action.
Can complements be used outside of linking verb sentences?
While complements are commonly found in sentences with linking verbs, they can also appear in other types of sentences. For instance, "The teacher appointed her the class president" uses a complement ("the class president") to provide more information about the subject's role.
What is an object complement?
An object complement follows a direct object and renames or describes it. It provides additional information about what the direct object has become or how it has been changed by the action of the verb, such as in "They made her their leader."
How do complements relate to predicate structure?
Complements are an essential part of the predicate structure in a sentence. They help complete the meaning of the verb by providing more details about the subject or direct object, thus enriching the overall sentence structure and conveying a clearer picture of what is happening.