Make it a certain way: object + complement
Some verbs aren't finished by the object alone — you have to say how it turns out: "made me happy," "kept the baby asleep," "found the quiz too easy." Add an adjective after the object to complete the meaning.
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1The friendly guide made our tour more relaxing.
- 2Their kind words made my day brighter.
- 3The soft pillow made me comfortable.
- 4The clean desk kept me calm.
- 5The quiet music kept the baby asleep.
- 6The cool breeze made the room fresh.
- 7The spicy soup made my nose runny.
- 8The short break left us ready to work.
- 9The rain left the floor wet.
- 10The teacher found the quiz too easy.
- 11We found the museum interesting.
- 12I found the new rules confusing.
- 13She painted the door light blue.
- 14He painted the wall green.
- 15Please leave the window open at night.
FAQ
- How does this dictation practice work?
- Play a sentence, type exactly what you hear, then press check — Dictation Trainer shows word-level feedback: which words you misheard, misspelled, confused for a homophone, or missed.
- Do I need an account, and is it free?
- You can read the sentences here without signing up. To practice with audio and save progress, create a free account — practice runs on Echoes you earn for free, starting with 100.
- What level is this lesson?
- This lesson is graded A2 on the CEFR scale and has 15 sentences. Dictation Trainer lessons currently run from A1 to B2, with more lessons on the way.