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Object Complement Modifier Guide

The document explains the grammatical concepts of object, complement, and modifier in sentences. It defines direct and indirect objects, subject and object complements, and various types of modifiers, providing examples for each. A summary table is included to highlight the functions and examples of each term.

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Object Complement Modifier Guide

The document explains the grammatical concepts of object, complement, and modifier in sentences. It defines direct and indirect objects, subject and object complements, and various types of modifiers, providing examples for each. A summary table is included to highlight the functions and examples of each term.

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Object, Complement, and Modifier in Sentences

1. OBJECT

An object receives the action of the verb.

a) Direct Object: Answers "what?" or "whom?" after the verb.

Example: She plays guitar. (What does she play? Guitar.)

b) Indirect Object: Receives the direct object. Tells to whom or for whom.

Example: He gave me a gift. ("me" = indirect object, "a gift" = direct object)

2. COMPLEMENT

A complement completes the meaning of a verb, especially linking verbs like be, seem, become.

a) Subject Complement: Follows linking verbs; describes or renames the subject.

Examples: She is a doctor. / They are happy.

b) Object Complement: Renames or describes the object.

Example: They elected him president. ("president" = object complement for "him")

3. MODIFIER

A modifier gives more information about another word. Modifiers can be adjectives, adverbs,

phrases, or clauses.

a) Adjective Modifier (modifies a noun)

Example: The red car is fast.


b) Adverb Modifier (modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb)

Example: He ran quickly.

c) Phrase Modifier

Example: The man in the red shirt is my uncle.

SUMMARY TABLE

| Term | Function | Example |

|-------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|

| OBJECT | Receives action of verb | She reads a book. |

| COMPLEMENT | Renames or describes subject or object | She is a teacher. |

| MODIFIER | Adds detail to nouns/verbs/adjectives | He runs very fast. |

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