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I looked for omissions in content, and could find none of significance. It is not sufficient to make it an object complement simply for a subsequent noun to give more information about a direct object or rename it. In short, it reads like a "for dummies" book without oversimplifying anything or leaving anything out. It also adheres to traditional grammar categories, which are typically more precise and generally to be preferred to modern reorganizing frameworks. This book is a pleasure to read, employing a lively style while injecting just enough humor to keep the sector of the populace who are not grammar nerds attentive long enough to absorb valuable information. Correct that, and, given its purpose, as far as I am concerned, you have a nearly perfect book. The relationship between a direct object and an object complement in a sentence must involve the action of the verb. Thurman.
A correct example of an object complement would be: "Given his extensive experience in debate, I regarded Dan the more likely winner." In this example, "Dan" is the direct object and "winner" the object complement. I found only one error: in the example given for the noun version of objective complement, which is actually an example of a close appositive, not an object complement. It is simultaneously clear without being simplistic and substantive without being pedantic, a neat trick in this day of watered-down everything. The action of the verb must "flow through" the direct object to the object complement in order to satisfy the definition and distinguish it from an appositive. The book is surprisingly comprehensive, but avoids the type of overly technical style which inhibits usefulness. Are you listening, Ms. By the way, the same mistake is found in the author's other book on grammar, The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need. Thank you.
This is my second order and, just like the first, it came promptly and in perfect condition.
I give this book to all my Composition I students when they graduate high school. It's just the right size to keep handy when writing college papers, etc.
I'm giving my book to my 10 year old grand-son, who I hope will use it through at least junior high school. This book is well organized and written. It covers the very basics, but not adequate for a serious writer or perhaps even for many college graduates. Perhaps even through high school. It deserves 5 stars for that purpose.
The title says it all. It hasn't failed me yet. Easy to use, easy to understand. Why did high school composition have to make it so hard.
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