Object Complement (grammar lesson)


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Object Complement - Glossary of Terms

Object Complement

An object complement is an adjective that forms part of verb.

Examples (object complements in bold):

To consider someone stupid

To paint something purple

To catch somebody stealing

As each adjective complements the object of the verb, it is called an "object complement".

Examples:

I found the guard sleeping.

object object complement

We all consider her unworthy.

object object complement

Interactive example:

I declare this centre open. [show me the object complement]

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