Subject-Verb-Direct Object-Object Complement

Directions:

Indicate whether the object complements underlined in the sentences below are nouns or adjectives by using the following code:

            N   noun                    ADJ     adjective

Example:

_ADJ_ The storm makes driving dangerous.

_____ 1. The new comic books should keep Cindy quiet for a while.

_____ 2. Margo named her daughter Tamara.

_____ 3. The storage compartments make our new car especially convenient.

_____ 4. Jerry considers his health his top priority.

_____ 5. I find jazz played on stereo headphones very exciting.

_____ 6. Being overweight can make high blood pressure worse.

_____ 7. The Cat Fanciers elected Sondra treasurer again.

_____ 8. Bernice called Alicia an idiot.

_____ 9. The judge declared Meredith incompetent to stand trial.

_____ 10. Your explanation of U.S. Treasury bonds is making me sleepy.

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