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Object Complements Quiz

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What is an object complement?

A word or group of words that replaces the direct object

A word or group of words in the predicate that describes or renames the direct object (correct)

A word or group of words that appears after the indirect object

A word or group of words in the subject that describes the action of the verb

When does a word or group of words function as an object complement?

When it is modifying the subject of the sentence

When it is used as an adverb in a sentence

When it is renaming or describing the direct object of a transitive verb in a sentence that wouldn’t make sense without it (correct)

When it is placed before the indirect object

What role does an object complement perform?

Modifying the subject

Renaming or describing the direct object (correct)

Acting as an adverb in the sentence

Replacing the indirect object

How do we naturally use object complements in speech and writing?

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What type of words are usually used as object complements?

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Object Complements

An object complement is a word or group of words that renames, describes, or completes the meaning of a direct object.
A word or group of words functions as an object complement when it follows a linking verb and modifies the direct object.
The object complement performs the role of providing more information about the direct object, making it clearer and more specific.

Natural Use of Object Complements

In speech and writing, object complements are naturally used to add more detail and precision to the meaning of the direct object.
Object complements help to clarify the characteristics, qualities, or identity of the direct object.

Types of Words Used as Object Complements

Nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and adjective phrases are usually used as object complements.
These types of words provide more information about the direct object, making it more specific and detailed.

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Test your understanding of object complements in grammar with this quiz. Explore the definition and examples of object complements and enhance your knowledge of this important grammatical concept.