by Kitty Nash
Definition: The object complement renames or describes the direct object the same way the subject complement renames or describes the subject.
The class voted Hilary most friendly . (friendly describes Hilary)
His late arrival had his mother worried . (worried describes the mother)
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Directions:
Use the toolbar above to mark up the sentences. Underline the subject once. Underline the verb twice. Circle the direct object. Put a dotted line under the object complement.
? 1. Our class elected Jason class president .
? 2. The Victorians once considered that dress the height of style .
? 3. The referee declared the other team the winner .
? 4. My mother's nagging made me angry .
? 5. Jennifer painted her bedroom walls purple .
? 6. The designer felt the painting's colors too bright for the room .
? 7. I call my grandmother Nana .
? 8. The agent labeled the folder top secret .
? 9. The students voted Louisa most friendly .
? 10. Jake prefers his pizza cold .