Subject-Verb-Direct Object-Object Complement Pattern Answers

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.

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

  N       2. Margo named her daughter Tamara.

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

  N       4. Jerry considers his health his top priority.

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

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

  N       7. The Cat Fanciers elected Sondra treasurer again.

  N       8. Bernice called Alicia an idiot.

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

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

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