Complements
Identify each boldfaced complement by selecting
direct object, indirect object, object complement, predicate nominative,
or
predicate adjective.
1. This new broccoli dish tastes
delicious
!
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
2. Iñigo sent
me
a card from Seville!
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
3. Ms. DiGiulio appointed
Tamara captain
.
a.
Tamara
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
b.
captain
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
4. People call
Philadelphia
"the
city
of brotherly love."
a.
Philadelphia
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
b.
city
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
5. Deborah seems very
sure
of herself.
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
6. Damaged tankers usually cause oil
spills
.
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
7. A forest of pine trees is a
place
of unusual beauty.
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
8. The air often becomes
still
just before a storm.
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
9. On Saint Lucia's Day in Sweden, the oldest daughter serves her
family breakfast
in bed.
a.
family
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
b.
breakfast
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
10. In 1960 voters elected
John F. Kennedy president
.
a.
John F. Kennedy
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
b.
president
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
11. Fruit and vegetables are important
sources
of vitamins and minerals.
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
12. Does this spider look
dead
to you?
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
13. Ralph and Antwan will silk-screen the
posters
for the school play.
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
14. Kamala is a
volunteer
at the neighborhood soup kitchen.
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
15. Alex offered
me
two free
tickets
to Friday's concert.
a.
me
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
b.
tickets
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
16. The Talbots always remained
close
to their family in Quebec.
direct object
indirect object
object complement
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
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