What is an object complement?

An object complement is a grammatical construction that follows a direct object and provides information about the object. It can be a noun, pronoun, adjective, or adjective phrase that renames, describes, or defines the direct object.

Object complements can often be found in sentences with verbs like "make," "call," "name," "consider," "appoint," and others that involve an action being applied to an object, followed by additional information that clarifies or expands upon the object.

For example:

• She painted the house green. (object complement: green)
• They elected him president. (object complement: president)
• I consider him a friend. (object complement: a friend)

Object complements are important for providing additional context and details about the direct object in a sentence. They help to enhance the meaning and clarify the relationship between the subject, verb, and object.