Object
- An object is a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb.
- Objects answer the questions “what?” or “whom?” in relation to the verb.
- Example: “She kicked the ball.” → “the ball” is the object because it receives the action of “kicked”.
- Types of objects:
- Direct object: “She wrote a letter.”
- Indirect object: “She gave him a gift.”
Complement
- A complement completes or describes the subject or object in a sentence.
- Two kinds of complements:
- Subject complement: Comes after a linking verb, gives more info about subject → “She is a teacher.”
- Object complement: Renames or describes the object → “They elected her president.”
- Complements often follow:
- Linking verbs (subject complements)
- Certain action verbs (object complements)
Key Differences Table
| Aspect | Object | Complement |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Receives action of verb | Completes/describes subject or object |
| Follows | Action verbs | Linking verbs (subject complement) or some action verbs (object complement) |
| Example | She bought a book. → “book” is the object | She is happy. → “happy” is the complement |
| Types | Direct, Indirect | Subject, Object |
✅ In summary:
An object is about what receives the action, while a complement gives additional information needed to complete or clarify the meaning of the subject or object.
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