English Grammar Drills

Multiple Verb Complements 177
He drives me crazy.
the adjective complement crazy can only refer to the object me.
Parallel to what we did with noun phrase object complements, we can represent the relationship
between the adjective object complement and object by an equal sign (). For example:
The proposal left us cold.
us cold
The jury found them innocent of all charges.
them innocent
I like my steak medium-rare.
my steak medium-rare
Exercise 11.5
Underline and label the objects (Obj) and adjective complements (Adj Comp) in the following
sentences. Confirm your answer by using an sign to connect the adjective complement to the
object.
Obj
Adj
Comp
We usually find their suggestions quite helpful.
1. The senator always gets his opponents angry at his absurd claims.
2. The insulated cover will keep the food cold for hours.
3. I like my chili blazing hot.
4. The press finds him quite entertaining.
5. I consider him trustworthy.
6. I need them ready by noon.
7. We painted the deck a light blue.
8. The evidence proves the original hypothesis correct.
9. I would rate their food only so-so.
10. We would like the presentation light and upbeat.