1. Direct Object Complement:
* This refers to a noun or pronoun that follows a direct object and provides more information about it.
* It usually describes the object, tells what it becomes, or provides a name for it.
* Example: "They elected him president. " (Here, "president" is the object complement, describing the direct object "him".)
2. Subject Complement:
* This refers to a noun or adjective that follows a linking verb (like "be," "seem," "become," "feel") and provides information about the subject of the sentence.
* It describes the subject, tells what it is or what it becomes.
* Example: "She is a doctor. " (Here, "doctor" is the subject complement, describing the subject "She".)
In simpler terms:
* A compliment adds information to a noun, telling us more about it.
* It can describe the noun, re-name it, or tell us what it becomes.
Here's a helpful way to remember:
* Direct Object Compliment: It comes after the direct object.
* Subject Complement: It comes after the subject.
Here's an example to illustrate both:
* Direct Object Complement: "They painted the house blue. " ("blue" describes the direct object "house")
* Subject Complement: "The house is blue. " ("blue" describes the subject "house")