* Object Complements: Object complements are words or phrases that describe or rename the direct object of a verb. They typically follow the direct object and tell us more about what the direct object has become or what it is now like.
* Pronoun Usage: Pronouns can function as subjects, objects, or possessive adjectives, but they cannot directly describe or rename something.
Example:
* Incorrect: "They made *him* happy."
* Correct: "They made *him* happy."
In this example, "happy" is the object complement describing the direct object "him." The pronoun "him" is simply the object of the verb "made."
Here's a breakdown of the sentence structure:
* Subject: They
* Verb: made
* Direct Object: him
* Object Complement: happy
While pronouns cannot be object complements, they can be used in conjunction with other words to form object complements. For example:
* "They made her the president." Here, "the president" is the object complement, and "her" is the object of the verb "made."
In summary, while pronouns play a vital role in grammar, they cannot act as object complements on their own. Object complements require words or phrases that describe or rename the direct object.