Classification of Complements
Directions:
Each of the following sentences contains an italicized complement. Choose the answer option
that correctly classifies the italicized complement as a direct object, an indirect object, a
predicate nominative, or a predicate adjective.
1. My aunt knitted me a scarf for winter.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
2. The students became anxious before the big exam.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
3. Hector brought Maria a souvenir from his trip.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
4. My best friend is the captain of the soccer team.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
5. Our teacher assigned a challenging project last week.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
6. The sky looked magnificent at sunset.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
7. Grandpa told us a funny story.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
8. The volunteers cleaned the park after the festival.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
9. Alicia remains hopeful about her audition results.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
10. The class elected Brandon president of the club.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
11. My sister made Dad breakfast on his birthday.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
12. The judges declared her design the winner.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
13. The pasta tasted delicious with the new sauce.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
14. Uncle Robert gave my cousins a tour of the museum.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
15. The children found a stray kitten under the porch.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
16. My friend’s little brother seems sleepy after lunch.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
17. Mr. Chen calls his daughter a genius whenever she solves a tough math problem.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
18. Our neighbors offered us extra vegetables from their garden.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
19. The book club members chose a biography for their next discussion.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
20. On stage, Talia appeared confident in her new role.
A. direct object
B. indirect object
C. predicate nominative
D. predicate adjective
