Part 10: Complements (Six Questions)

Choose the correct letter from the word bank.
Example #1: Afghans became popular in Europe after World War I
Example #2: Collies have a reputation for being gentle and trustworthy.
Example #3: It was they who committed the terrible
Example #4: We made Sarah our housekeeper.
Example #5: You should ask Mrs. Preble your questions before class ends.
Example #6: It was my student who told me there was a mistake on the review.
NOTES:
Part 9 Word Bank
a. direct object
b. indirect object
c. predicate noun
d. predicate adjective
e. predicate pronoun ab. objective compliment

1 answer

Sure! Here are the answers for each example based on the provided word bank:

Example #1: Afghans became popular in Europe after World War I.

  • Answer: c. predicate noun

Example #2: Collies have a reputation for being gentle and trustworthy.

  • Answer: d. predicate adjective (referring to "gentle and trustworthy")

Example #3: It was they who committed the terrible act.

  • Answer: e. predicate pronoun

Example #4: We made Sarah our housekeeper.

  • Answer: ab. objective complement (since "our housekeeper" complements the direct object "Sarah")

Example #5: You should ask Mrs. Preble your questions before class ends.

  • Answer: a. direct object (the direct object is "your questions")

Example #6: It was my student who told me there was a mistake on the review.

  • Answer: c. predicate noun

Please let me know if you need any further clarification!