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Complements are the words just added to a verb to make complete sense.
            Example:      Tabby is a cat.
            The phrase ‘a cat’ is needed to complete the meaning of ‘Tabby is…’


            Predicative Nouns consist of a noun.
            Example:      Mr. Gurung became mayor.


            Predicative Adjectives consist of an adjective.
            Example:      Roses smell sweet.


            Subjective Complements describe subjects of verbs.
            Example:      You look happy.


            Object Complements describe objects of verbs.
            Example:      We named her Gauri.



            A. Read the following sentences. Write Objects or Complements on the
            lines provided.

            1. The report proved false. ______________________________________
            2. The wind is cold ____________________________________________

            3. We waited an hour. _________________________________________

            4. The rumour seems quite true. _________________________________
            5. The mason is building the wall. ________________________________

            6. He will finish the work tonight. ________________________________
            7. The results of SEE are out. ____________________________________

            8. School children have fallen sick. _______________________________

            9. She had a bad dream. _______________________________________
            10. The poor woman went mad. _________________________________

            11. Sumanverified the documents. ________________________________
            12. Prem annoyed us repeatedly. _________________________________

            13. Drishya sounds bold and confident. ____________________________

            14. Fiza got a reward for noble work. _____________________________



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