Read each sentence carefully to identify the complements. Pro-tip: Identify the verb (action or linking) first.
Identify the direct object: “Samantha baked her family a delicious cake for dessert.”
Identify the indirect object: “The teacher gave her students extra homework over the weekend.”
Identify the predicate nominative: “My cousin is a talented artist.”
Identify the predicate adjective: “The flowers in the garden smell wonderful.”
Identify the direct object: “Elliot bought his friend a ticket to the concert.”
Identify the indirect object: “I sent my grandparents a postcard from our vacation.”
Identify the predicate nominative: “The captain of the team became a leader for everyone.”
Identify the predicate adjective: “After the race, my brother felt exhausted.”
Identify the direct object: “The coach praised the players for their hard work.”
Identify the indirect object: “She offered her sister a ride to school.”
A) She B) Sister C) Ride D) School
Identify the predicate nominative: “The principal will be our guest speaker at the event.”
Identify the predicate adjective: “Her new puppy seemed very playful.”
Identify the direct object: “Sam showed his family his awards from the competition.”
Identify the indirect direct object: “Sam showed his family his awards from the competition.”
Identify the verb(s) in the sentence: “Sam was awarded a gold medal for his hard work."