OBJECT COMPLEMENT PART 1
An object complement is a word or a group of words that follows an object and it is necessary to complete the
information about the object.
There are six kinds of object complement
1. Noun object complement
2. Adjective object complement
3. Present participle object complement
4. Bare infinitive object complement
5. Past participle object complement
a. Noun and adjective object complement
Subject Verb Object Object complement
They Choose John a playing captain (noun)
We Elected Martina class leader (noun)
Shinta Made Me Proud (adjective)
Johan Found His wallet Empty (adjective)
The list of the verbs that can be followed by noun complement after their objects.
a. Appoint e. Crown i. Choose
b. Consider f. Call j. Elect
c. Find g. Make k. name
d. Nominate h. Select
Complete the following sentences with the most suitable verb from the list in the box above. Match those
verbs with the tenses and passive form of the sentences!
1. X : When will the English people Crown Prince Charles king of England.
Y : It has been predicted after the year of 2007.
2. X: Was Ronaldo choose the best player of 1997?
Y: Yes, he was.
3. X: Why do people here call him hero?
Y: Because he has helped many people overcome their difficulties.
4. X: When the Americans elect George W Bush president of the USA for the second term of office?
Y: Several months ago.
5. X: Why do you consider her your own sister?
Y: She is an orphan. She has lived togather with us for more than 15 years.
6. X: Will you name your new teacher killer?
Y: No, I won’t. He is very strict but actually he is a very good teacher.
7. X: When did mr. President select mr. Habibie minister of research and tehnology?
Y: In 1983
8. X: Has Tom Cruise been nominated again the best actor of the year?
Y: Yes, he has.
9. X: Will we appoint Mr. Benny leader of this discussion?
Y: I hope so.
10. X: Is it true that people in this area will make your father the head of the village?
Y: That’s right. He is liked by many people in this village.
Here is the list of the verbs that are followed by adjetive object complement after their object.
a. Believe f. Color j. Cut n. Drive
b. Fill g. Keep k. Leave o. Like
c. Make h. Paint l. Prefer p. Turn
d. Want i. Wash m. Wear q. Wish
e. Find
Examples :
That guest always wants his coffee strong.
I have painted my room blue.
Complete the following sentences with the most suitable adjective from the list below!
a. Sweet d. Short g. White j. Long
b. Untrue e. Dead h. Angry k. Tidy
c. Full f. Black i. Alone l. sad
1. X: How do most americans like to drink their coffee?
Y: They like it black. Only a few of them like it with cream.
2. X: Have you made your room clean?
Y: Yes, I have made it tidy too.
3. X: Why did that man want himself dead?
Y: He lost his permanent job. Fortunately, his friend was succesful in preventing him from committing
suicide.
4. X: Why does your younger brother still like to wear his hair long?
Y: He wants to look like an artist.
5. X: We’ll continue our travel son. Have you prepared the car as well as possible?
Y: Yes, And I have filled its tank full.
6. X: What do you think of his story?
Y: I believe it untrue. He is a liar.
7. X: Why did you make her sad?
Y: Not me. She failed her test last week.
8. X: Do you want your tea sweet?
Y: Yes, I do.
9. X: Why did you cut your explanation short?
Y: I made it brieaf because I had limited time.
10. X: Excuse, me. Why do you like his house painted white?
Y: It looks clean.
