Underlined complements
Identify the type of bolded subject complement.
Would you call Steve and her and ask them to our part?
direct object
In each sentence identify the subject, the verb, and the complement.
The festival could be our next trip!
Noun: festival
Verb: could be
Complement: trip
Identify the direct object(s) and indirect object(s). There may not always be an indirect object.
Alvin handed Robin the change left from the five-dollar bill.
do: change
Io: Robin
Baklava, a treat from Greece, tastes sweet and sticky.
Each of the following sentences contain a complement(s). Identify the complement(s) as well as the complement type(s). Direct object, indirect object, predicate adjective, predicate nominative.
The apples feel soft and squishy.
Predicate adjective: soft/squishy
Identify the type of bolded subject complement.
Janet, your report on gorillas was thorough and accurate.
In each sentence identify the subject, the verb, and the complement.
To visitors from northern states, the weather in Miami must seem quite warm for that time of year.
Noun: weather
Verb: must seem
Complement: warm
Identify the direct object(s) and indirect object(s). There may not always be an indirect object.
My aunt only sends whoever requests it her special ham.
do: ham
io: whoever or whoever requests it
Identify either the predicate nominative or predicate adjective in each sentence.
Alice Walker is both a novelist and poet.
predicate nominative: novelist/poet
Each of the following sentences contain a complement(s). Identify the complement(s) as well as the complement type(s). Direct object, indirect object, predicate adjective, predicate nominative.
My mom gave my sister and me gift certificates.
direct object: certificates
indirect objects: mom/sister
Identify the type of bolded subject complement.
Wow! He certainly shows his talent for tap-dancing.
direct object
In each sentence identify the subject, the verb, and the complement.
The organizers each year plan many varied events for the festival.
Noun: organizers
Verb:plan
Complement: events
Identify the direct object(s) and indirect object(s). There may not always be an indirect object.
The class asked the author many questions about her popular book.
io: author
Identify either the predicate nominative or predicate adjective in each sentence.
The local historical museum has been much more successful since remodeling.
predicate adjective: successful
Each of the following sentences contain a complement(s). Identify the complement(s) as well as the complement type(s). Direct object, indirect object, predicate adjective, predicate nominative.
The first five winners are Betty, Shankar, Michael, Staci, and Jen.
predicate nominatives: Betty, Shankar, Michael, Staci, and Jen.
Identify the type of bolded subject complement.
Since the 1960s, the Middle Eastern city of Abu Dhabi has become a center for international business.
predicate nominative
In each sentence identify the subject, the verb, and the complement.
These include educational and sporting activities.
Noun: these
Verb: include
Complement: activities
Identify the direct object(s) and indirect object(s). There may not always be an indirect object.
For best results, always follow the directions closely.
direct object: directions
io: none
Identify either the predicate nominative or predicate adjective in each sentence.
Pizza is a hot, spicy, and delicious food.
food: predicate nominative
Each of the following sentences contain a complement(s). Identify the complement(s) as well as the complement type(s). Direct object, indirect object, predicate adjective, predicate nominative.
The school build a new gymnasium for the students.
direct object: gymnasium.
Identify the type of bolded subject complement.
Could you grab Ian a piece of that pie?
indirect object.
In each sentence identify the subject, the verb, and the complement.
My family and I are enthusiasitic about traveling to Europe.
Noun: family, I
Verb: are
Complement: enthusiastic
Identify the direct object(s) and indirect object(s). There may not always be an indirect object.
For supper last night we ate pizza, corndogs, and cake with my siblings.
do: pizza, corndogs, cake
io: none
Identify either the predicate nominative or predicate adjective in each sentence.
How shiny and bright the new car appears in the sunlight!
predicate adjective: shiny/bright
Each of the following sentences contain a complement(s). Identify the complement(s) as well as the complement type(s). Direct object, indirect object, predicate adjective, predicate nominative.
Some perfumes smell horrible on my sweatshirt.
predicate adjective: horrible