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Object Complements – Quiz 1
Object Complements Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the understanding of object complements in sentences, including their identification and function. It covers concepts such as subject complements, indirect objects, direct objects, and predicate nominatives, with a focus on gender-specific pronoun usage and subject-verb agreement.
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1.
Exercise 2.5:Identifying Subjects and Subject ComplementsIdentify the words being linked by the linking verb (i.e. the Subject and Predicate Nominative/Adjective).24. The baby's hair felt sticky from the candy.
A) Baby's candy.
B) Hair, sticky.
C) Baby's, hair.
D) Hair, candy.
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Explanations:
The linking verb in the sentence "The baby's hair felt sticky from the candy" is "felt." The subject of the sentence is "the baby's hair," and what it feels like (the predicate nominative) is "sticky." Therefore, the correct answer is
B) Hair, sticky.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Baby's candy" does not match the subject or predicate of the sentence.
Option B:
Correct. "Hair, sticky." Identifies the subject and its predicate nominative correctly.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Baby's, hair" lists the subject incorrectly; it should be singular as a unit.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Hair, candy" does not match the predicate of the sentence.
2.
Choose the words that best complete the sentence:The gift is from ..... and ..... thank you for the present.
A) Them, they.
B) We, us.
C) Us, we.
D) They, I.
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Explanations:
The sentence requires the use of object complements, which are phrases that rename or describe the direct object. In this case, "us" is used as an indirect object to indicate who the gift is for, and "we" is used as a subject complement to express gratitude.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because "them" does not rename or describe the direct object, and "they" would be redundant.
Option B:
Incorrect because "we" cannot directly follow a direct object without an intervening preposition like "for" or "to".
Option C:
Correct as "us" renames the indirect object and "we" serves as a subject complement expressing gratitude.
Option D:
Incorrect because "they" does not rename or describe the direct object, and "I" would be redundant.
3.
In the sentence 'They elected her president, ' the word 'president' is an object complement.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In the sentence 'They elected her president,' the word 'president' functions as an object complement, which means it provides more information about the direct object 'her.' Object complements describe or rename the direct object.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The term 'president' is indeed an object complement in this sentence.
Option B:
Incorrect. 'President' does not function as a predicate nominative here; it's an object complement.
Option C:
Incorrect. Not all options are correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct option among the choices provided.
4.
What is the indirect object in this sentence:I sent my cousin a postcard.
A) I.
B) Sent.
C) Postcard.
D) Cousin.
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Explanations:
The indirect object in the sentence "I sent my cousin a postcard" is
D) Cousin.
The indirect object receives the direct action of the verb but not directly from it; here, "cousin" receives the action of sending (from "I"), which is performed to or for them.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "I" is the subject performing the action.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Sent" is the verb, not an object complement.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Postcard" is the direct object receiving the action of sending.
Option D:
Correct. "Cousin" receives the action indirectly through the postcard.
5.
Complete the sentence:My brother and ..... went to the concert last night.
A) Him.
B) Me.
C) I.
D) She.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) I.
In this sentence, "I" should be used as the subject complement to complete the thought about who went to the concert with your brother. The phrase "My brother and I went to the concert last night" indicates that both subjects performed the action together.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Him" is incorrect because it does not match the subject "brother," which is masculine.
Option B:
"Me" is a pronoun used as an object, not a subject complement in this context.
Option C:
"I" is correct as it properly completes the sentence with the brother as both subjects performing the action together.
Option D:
"She" does not fit because the subject is masculine ("brother").
6.
An object complement can rename or describe the direct object.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
An object complement provides additional information about the direct object, effectively renaming or describing it. For example, in "I consider her a genius," "a genius" is an object complement that describes the direct object "her." This confirms the statement as accurate.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Object complements do rename or describe the direct object.
Option B:
Incorrect. Object complements do not just provide additional information; they specifically rename or describe the direct object.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only one option is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
7.
Kevin called his sweet mother Mom.
A) Mom.
B) Kevin.
C) Mother.
D) Sweet.
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Explanations:
In the sentence "Kevin called his sweet mother Mom," "Mom" is an object complement, which renames or describes the direct object "mother." It provides additional information about who Kevin is calling his mother.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Mom" functions as an object complement by describing "mother."
Option B:
Incorrect. "Kevin" is the subject of the sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Mother" is the direct object, not the object complement.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Sweet" modifies "mother," but it is not the object complement in this context.
8.
True or False:'The teacher named her the student of the week' uses 'her' as a subject complement.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence 'The teacher named her the student of the week' uses 'her' as an object complement, not a subject complement. An object complement renames or describes the direct object (in this case, "the student of the week"). A subject complement follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. 'Her' is not a subject complement.
Option B:
Correct. 'Her' is an object complement, not a subject complement.
Option C:
Incorrect. 'All the above' does not apply here.
Option D:
Incorrect. 'None of the above' is not applicable since Option B is correct.
9.
Object complements are always adjectives.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Object complements are not always adjectives; they can also be nouns, pronouns, or phrases that provide more information about the direct object of a sentence. For example, in "I consider him clever," "clever" is an adjective complement, but in "I consider him a genius," "a genius" functions as a noun complement.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; object complements can be nouns, pronouns, or phrases.
Option B:
Correct; object complements are not limited to adjectives.
Option C:
Incorrect; the statement is false and does not encompass all possibilities for object complements.
Option D:
Incorrect; one of the options (B) is correct.
10.
Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence. It was ..... who finished the puzzle first.
A) She.
B) Us.
C) Her.
D) Them.
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Explanations:
The correct pronoun to complete the sentence is "She." In this context, "It was she who finished the puzzle first" correctly uses a subject complement (she) following the linking verb "was."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses proper subject complement after linking verb.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Us" is a reflexive pronoun and does not fit grammatically here.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Her" is an objective pronoun and cannot be used as the subject of a clause introduced by "who."
Option D:
Incorrect. "Them" is a plural object pronoun and does not fit grammatically here.
11.
True or False:In the sentence 'The coach chose her for the award, ' 'her' is an object complement.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In the sentence "The coach chose her for the award," 'her' is not an object complement. An object complement follows a direct object and renames or describes it, but in this case, 'for the award' functions as an adverbial phrase indicating the purpose of the action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. 'Her' is not an object complement.
Option B:
Correct. 'her' is not an object complement in this sentence.
Option C:
Not applicable here as only one correct answer exists.
Option D:
Not applicable since there is a clear correct answer.
12.
Identify the subject complement in the sentence:Its head was long-about the length of a human adult.
A) Head.
B) Length.
C) Long.
D) Adult.
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Explanations:
The subject complement in the sentence "Its head was long-about the length of a human adult" is
long
. This is because it describes the state or condition of the subject ("its head"), and it follows the linking verb "was".
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Head - Subject, not complement.
Option B:
Length - Not a complement but an object of comparison.
Option C:
Long - Correct; describes the state of the subject.
Option D:
Adult - Object of comparison, not a complement.
13.
True or False:The phrase 'It was us who won the contest' uses the correct pronoun.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The phrase "It was us who won the contest" uses the correct pronoun "us." In this sentence, "us" is used as an object complement to indicate the subject of the action (winning). The use of "us" here is grammatically correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The phrase uses the correct pronoun.
Option B:
Correct. The phrase does not use an incorrect pronoun.
Option C:
Incorrect. All options do not apply since only one is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. A valid option exists for the correct answer.
14.
Identify the subject complement in the sentence:Diamonds are hard.
A) Hard.
B) Are.
C) Diamonds.
D) .
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Explanations:
The subject complement in the sentence "Diamonds are hard" is
hard
. In this sentence, "are" is a linking verb that connects the subject "diamonds" to the predicate nominative "hard," which describes what the subject is like.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Hard" functions as the subject complement by describing the state of diamonds.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Are" is a linking verb, not the subject complement itself.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Diamonds" is the subject of the sentence, not the subject complement.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is no empty option in this sentence.
15.
Which of the following sentences contains an object complement?A. She painted the wall blue.B. He gave her a book.C. They made a mess in the kitchen.
A) The cat slept peacefully.
B) He gave her a book.
C) They made a mess in the kitchen.
D) She painted the wall blue.
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Explanations:
Object complements are used to describe the object of a sentence, providing more information about it. In option D) "She painted the wall blue," "blue" is an adjective functioning as an object complement, describing the state or quality of the object "the wall."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
No object complement; "peacefully" modifies the verb "slept."
Option B:
No object complement; "a book" is a direct object.
Option C:
No object complement; "in the kitchen" specifies where the action took place, not describing the state of an object.
Option D:
Correct. "Blue" describes the state of "the wall."
16.
True or False:In the sentence 'The winner is she', 'she' is a subject complement.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In the sentence "The winner is she," 'she' functions as a subject complement, specifically an identity complement. It renames or specifies what the subject 'the winner' is identified as.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. 'She' in this context serves to identify who the winner is.
Option B:
Incorrect. 'She' is not an object complement but a subject complement.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only Option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
17.
Complete the sentence:The movie made me .....
A) A fan.
B) Bored.
C) Happy.
D) An actor.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The movie made me happy" is grammatically correct and uses an object complement to describe the effect of the movie on the subject (implied "I"). An object complement follows a direct object and renames or describes it, in this case describing how the subject feels.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
A fan - This does not fit grammatically as an object complement.
Option B:
Bored - This is a possible feeling but not the most likely choice given the context of "made me" implying a positive change in emotion.
Option C:
Happy - Correct. It describes how the subject feels after watching the movie, fitting as an object complement.
Option D:
An actor - This does not fit grammatically as an object complement and implies a role change rather than an emotional state.
18.
Complete the sentence:My friends and I decided it was best for ..... to speak first.
A) Me.
B) Us.
C) I.
D) We.
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Explanations:
The sentence "My friends and I decided it was best for ... to speak first" requires an object complement that refers back to the subject, which is "my friends and I." The correct form here should be a reflexive pronoun because the action (speaking) is being done by the same entity as the one performing the decision. Therefore, "Me" is the appropriate choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Me" is a reflexive pronoun that properly refers back to the subject and fits grammatically.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Us" would be used if it were the subject of the sentence, not an object complement referring back to the subject.
Option C:
Incorrect. "I" is the nominative form and cannot function as a reflexive pronoun in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. "We" would be used if it were the subject of the sentence, not an object complement referring back to the subject.
19.
Exercise 1:Recognizing Predicate NominativesIdentify the predicate nominative(s) in the sentence.2. Bill's favorite sports were hockey and football.
A) Hockey.
B) Sports.
C) Billy's.
D) Hockey, football.
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Explanations:
The predicate nominative in the sentence "Bill's favorite sports were hockey and football" is correctly identified as
D) Hockey, football.
The predicate nominative renames or identifies what Bill's favorite sports are. In this case, "hockey and football" directly identify what his favorite sports are.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Hockey" alone does not fully represent the predicate nominative in the sentence.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Sports" is a common noun and acts as the subject complement, but it does not rename or identify what Bill's favorite sports are.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Billy's" is possessive and does not function as a predicate nominative in this sentence.
Option D:
Correct. "Hockey, football" directly identifies Bill's favorite sports.
20.
Identify the subject complement in the sentence:The animals engaged in fierce fights among themselves.
A) Fights.
B) Fierce.
C) Themselves.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The subject complement in the sentence "The animals engaged in fierce fights among themselves" is
B) Fierce.
The word "fierce" describes the state of the animals, acting as a predicate adjective that modifies the subject "animals."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Fights" is the direct object receiving the action of the verb "engaged."
Option B:
Correct. "Fierce" describes the state or quality of the subject "animals," making it a predicate adjective and thus the subject complement.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Themselves" is an reflexive pronoun used as part of the prepositional phrase "among themselves."
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
21.
Complete the sentence:The winners of the contest are ..... and ..... will receive their prizes tomorrow.
A) Him, her.
B) She, he.
C) He, she.
D) They, them.
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Explanations:
The sentence requires two pronouns to complete it: "He" and "she." These are used as object complements, which refer back to the subjects "the winners of the contest." In English grammar, when using a subject complement with multiple people (in this case, both male and female), you should use gender-specific pronouns.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Uses 'Him' and 'her,' which are not appropriate for the context.
Option B:
Incorrect. Uses 'She' and 'he,' which do not match the plural subject "winners."
Option C:
Correct. Uses 'He' and 'she,' appropriately matching the gender of the winners with their respective pronouns.
Option D:
Incorrect. Uses 'They' and 'them,' which are not specific to individual winners.
22.
Complete the sentence:The coach called the play ..... for our team.
A) Amazing.
B) A win.
C) Unnecessary.
D) A strategy.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The coach called the play amazing for our team" is grammatically incorrect because it lacks an object complement to complete the meaning of the verb "called." In this context, a direct object (the play) and an object complement are needed. The correct form would be "The coach called the play 'a strategy' for our team," where "strategy" functions as the object complement.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because it uses an adjective ('amazing') without a direct object or proper object complement.
Option B:
Correct because 'a win' serves as a noun phrase that functions as the object complement, completing the meaning of "called."
Option C:
Incorrect because it uses an adjective ('unnecessary') without a direct object or proper object complement.
Option D:
Incorrect because it uses a noun ('strategy'), but in this context, 'a win' is more appropriate as the object complement.
23.
Select the correct pronoun for this sentence:It was ..... who managed to solve the difficult puzzle.
A) They.
B) He.
C) Her.
D) Him.
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Explanations:
The sentence "It was ... who managed to solve the difficult puzzle" requires a subject pronoun that agrees with the singular verb "managed." The correct answer is
B) He.
This is because "He" is a masculine singular subject pronoun, which matches the singular form of the verb.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
They - Incorrect as it is plural and does not agree with the singular verb.
Option B:
He - Correct as it agrees with the singular verb "managed."
Option C:
Her - Incorrect as it is feminine singular and does not match the subject.
Option D:
Him - Incorrect as it is an object pronoun, not a subject pronoun.
24.
Which sentence correctly includes an object complement?
A) The teacher called the lesson boring.
B) He drove the car very fast.
C) They spoke quietly in the library.
D) She opened the door slowly.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) The teacher called the lesson boring.
In this sentence, "boring" functions as an object complement, modifying the direct object "lesson." It tells us what the teacher made the lesson like.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Boring" is an adjective that modifies the direct object "lesson."
Option B:
Incorrect. No complement modifying the direct object "car."
Option C:
Incorrect. No complement modifying the direct object "library."
Option D:
Incorrect. No complement modifying the direct object "door."
25.
Look at the subject complement in this sentence:'That new video game looks incredible!' What kind of subject complement is 'incredible'?
A) A predicate adjective, because it describes the subject (game).
B) A predicate nominative, because it renames the subject (game).
C) Neither, because it's a direct object.
D) Both, because it describes and renames the subject.
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Explanations:
The subject complement 'incredible' in the sentence "That new video game looks incredible!" functions as a predicate adjective because it describes the subject (game). Predicate adjectives are used to describe the state of being or quality of the subject, which is exactly what 'incredible' does here.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. It accurately identifies 'incredible' as a predicate adjective that describes the subject.
Option B:
Incorrect. 'Incredible' does not rename the subject; it describes its state or quality.
Option C:
Incorrect. 'Incredible' is not a direct object but a predicate adjective.
Option D:
Incorrect. It incorrectly states that 'incredible' both describes and renames the subject, which is not accurate.
26.
Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence. We all knew it was ..... who broke the vase.
A) Him.
B) Them.
C) He.
D) They.
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Explanations:
The correct pronoun to complete the sentence is "He." In this context, "it was he who broke the vase" uses a subject complement (specifically an appositive) that renames or identifies the subject of the clause. The pronoun must agree with the singular subject "it," hence "he."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it is not in agreement with the singular subject "it."
Option B:
Incorrect because it refers to multiple people, which does not match the singular subject.
Option C:
Correct. It agrees with the singular subject "it" and properly identifies who broke the vase.
Option D:
Incorrect as it is plural and does not agree with the singular subject "it."
27.
Identify the object complement in the sentence:The committee elected her president.
A) Elected.
B) Her.
C) Committee.
D) President.
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Explanations:
The object complement in the sentence "The committee elected her president" is
D) President.
An object complement renames or describes the direct object, and in this case, "president" describes what position "her" was elected to.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Elected is a verb, not an object complement.
Option B:
Her refers to the direct object of the sentence but does not rename or describe it.
Option C:
Committee is the subject and does not function as an object complement.
Option D:
President describes what "her" became, making it the correct object complement.
28.
What is the function of an object complement?
A) It renames or describes the subject.
B) It renames or describes the direct object.
C) It modifies the verb.
D) It introduces a clause.
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Explanations:
Object complements function to rename or describe the direct object, providing additional information about it. This is why option B is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; subject complements are used for renaming or describing the subject.
Option B:
Correct; object complements rename or describe the direct object, offering more detail about it.
Option C:
Incorrect; adverbials modify verbs, not objects directly.
Option D:
Incorrect; clauses can introduce new information but do not specifically rename or describe the direct object as object complements do.
29.
Identify the object complement in the sentence:The company named her the new manager.
A) The new manager.
B) Her.
C) Named.
D) The company.
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Explanations:
The object complement in the sentence "The company named her the new manager" is
the new manager
. In this sentence, "named" is a verb that directly names or designates "her" as something (the new manager). Therefore, "the new manager" functions as an object complement.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The new manager acts as the object complement.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Her" is the direct object of the verb "named."
Option C:
Incorrect. "Named" is a verb and not an object complement in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. "The company" is the subject performing the action, not receiving or being named as something.
30.
What is the object complement in the sentence: "We consider him our friend." ?
A) Him.
B) We.
C) Consider.
D) Our friend.
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Explanations:
The object complement in the sentence "We consider him our friend." is
D) Our friend.
In this sentence, "our friend" provides additional information about "him," specifying what he is to us. The verb "consider" directly links "him" with his description as "our friend."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Him - This is the direct object receiving the action of the verb.
Option B:
We - This is the subject performing the action.
Option C:
Consider - This is the linking verb connecting the subject to the complement.
Option D:
Our friend - This describes "him" and thus acts as the object complement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an object complement in a sentence?
An object complement follows the direct object and renames or describes it, providing more information about what the subject has done. It can be a noun or an adjective that completes the meaning of the sentence.
How does an object complement differ from a predicate nominative?
An object complement and a predicate nominative both rename or describe the subject, but they function differently. A predicate nominative follows a linking verb like "is" or "becomes," while an object complement follows a transitive verb that directly affects its object.
Can you give an example of an indirect object and an object complement in the same sentence?
Certainly. In a sentence like "She gave him the book as a gift," "him" is the indirect object, receiving the direct object "the book." The object complement could be "as a gift," which describes what the book was given for.
Why are object complements important in English grammar?
Object complements are crucial as they provide additional information about the direct object, helping to clarify the action of the sentence. They enhance the meaning and detail, making sentences more expressive and informative.
How can I identify an object complement in a sentence?
To identify an object complement, look for a word or phrase that follows the direct object and provides more information about it. It typically comes after a transitive verb that directly affects its object.