A typical English statement has this form:
{subject} + {verb} + {object}
Churchill + enjoyed + breakfast.
We + considered + his answer.
The object comes last. If we add a word or phrase to the object to add some more information or describe it further, then this is known as an Object Complement.
Churchill enjoyed breakfast + in bed.
We considered his answer + ridiculous.
Mostly object complements are an adjective, noun or pronoun and often they’re found with verbs of perception or verbs that denote a change:
Many people consider Churchill the greatest British statesman.
We decided to paint our house red!
They named their child Winston.
Useful Links
SVO – Subject Verb Object – more on the basic structure of many English statements
Objects in English Grammar – a quick look at objects and what they are
Complements in English Grammar – all about complements in English
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