Nouns as Object
Complements
Directions:
Underline the direct objects and the object complements in
the sentences below. After each sentence write O/OC or OC/O to indicate the
order of the nouns. The verbs have been italicized
for you.
Example:
The class elected Thea president. O/OC (Thea is object and president is the object complement.)
1. The team members judged Lori the most improved player.
2. Becky called Norbert her favorite uncle.
3. Sandra found the exercise program an interesting challenge.
4. Houston’s opera, ballet, and symphony orchestra make the city an important cultural center.
5. The Acme Company’s board of directors named Eileen Mulder vice president in charge of marketing.
6. Stacey considers shopping a waste of time.
7. The organizers of the sales event elected Louis Finney chairperson.
8. Libby named her fish Winifred.
9. Her employees thought Claire a fool.
10. Seventy hours of hard work each week make Alex a successful executive.