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Nouns as Object Complements — Practice

Find the noun that follows the direct object and renames or describes it — after verbs like elect, name, call, consider, make, find, declare, appoint. Includes 40+ ESL example sentences and the simple difference between object and subject complements. Click any word to hear it.

📝 Nouns unit · lesson 5 of 14 ⏱ about 12 minutes 🔊 every example has audio

Builds on Direct Objects Next in unit Indirect Object →

  • With verbs of naming / calling / declaring
  • My friend named her cat Milo after her grandfather.
  • The parents named the girl Sandy.
  • The parents named the baby Olivia after her grandmother.
  • The travelers named the puppy Scout on their journey.
  • The mayor named the park Freedom Field last summer.
  • They called the decision a victory.
  • They called the new policy a mistake.
  • They called the new rule a mistake from the start.
  • The teacher called Sam a leader in the project.
  • The teacher called Jane a genius during class.
  • The villagers called the old man a hero for life.
  • The parents called their son a gift to the family.
  • The neighbors called their garden a paradise in the summer.
  • The board called the plan a breakthrough for the company.
  • The board called that change a victory for progress.
  • The king proclaimed his son prince at the ceremony.
  • The president declared the day a holiday for all workers.
  • The jury declared him a thief at the end of the trial.
  • The teacher named the lesson a review for the test.
  • With verbs of election / appointment / naming a role
  • The students elected Mia president during the assembly.
  • The board elected Julia chairperson for the next term.
  • The committee elected David treasurer for the year.
  • The coach named Sarah team captain for the season.
  • The manager named Kelly team leader.
  • The team voted Lily captain for the final game.
  • The group chose Anna spokesperson for the meeting.
  • The group chose Sam their spokesperson.
  • The manager appointed Leo supervisor for the night shift.
  • The board appointed Clara director for the next project.
  • The director will name Mike most improved singer at the banquet.
  • With verbs of making / finding / considering
  • The storm made our street a mess by the morning.
  • The news made her a celebrity in the city overnight.
  • The news made the actor a star across the country.
  • The teacher made the lesson a joy for the students.
  • The teacher made the task a challenge for the advanced group.
  • The event made the town a destination for tourists.
  • The meeting made that idea a priority for the committee.
  • The ceremony made the soldier a hero in his village.
  • The company made Lisa a partner in the new branch.
  • The company made him a partner.
  • The jury found him a criminal in the final verdict.
  • The coach considered the practice a success despite the rain.
  • With “leave” (cause to be in a state)
  • The accident left the road a disaster after the storm.
  • The accident left the house a wreck in minutes.
  • The storm left the village a ruin by nightfall.
  • The storm left the streets a total wreck.
  • The experience left them friends for life.