Friday, April 5, 2013

What is Complement?





Complement is a word or group of words which completes the meaning of a subject or object; for examples,
  • He is a student.
  • She is so intelligent.


TYPES OF COMPLEMENTS

There are two types of complements: subject complements and object complements.

[1] Subject complements

The subject complements complete the meaning of the subjects; they normally stand after linking verbs. For examples,
  • Vutha is a businessman.

  • The photograph looks nice.


[2] Object complements

The object complements complete the meaning of the objects; they normally stand after direct objects. For examples,
  • He appointed her secretary.
  • We find the food disgusting.





WHAT CAN BE A COMPLEMENT?

An complement can be noun, pronoun, noun phrase, noun clause, adjective, adjective phrase, gerund, gerund phrase, infinitive, or infinitive phrase.
 
[1] A noun or noun phrase
  • That is an interesting book.
  • The readers find the book interesting.


[2] A pronoun
  • The book is mine.
  • Please consider the house yours.


[3] A noun clause
  • Her dream is that she becomes a model.
  • You can call him what you like.


[4] An adjective or adjective phrase
  • He is so young.
  • The judge find the man guilty. 


[5] A participle or participle phrase
  • The man looks scaring.
  • The man made himself scaring.


[6] A gerund or gerund phrase
  • My hobby is reading.
  • His wish is becoming a doctor.



[7] An infinitive or infinitive phrase 
  • To see is to believe.

  • His plan is to finish MBA in 3 years.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's very effortless to find out any topic on net as compared to textbooks, as I found this article at this web site.

Here is my site - how to get a masters in business management

Anonymous said...

I would like to thank you for the efforts you haѵe put in ωriting thіs
blog. I am hоping to cheсk οut the same high-gгade content from you in the futuгe as well.

In truth, your cгeatiѵe writing abіlities has іnspireԁ me to gеt my own, peгѕonаl sitе now ;
)

Αlso visit my blοg - what to do with construction management Degree

Anonymous said...

Great artіcle, just what I was lookіng for.


My webpage - project management south africa universities

Anonymous said...

It's a pity you don't haνe a donatе button! Ι'd definitely donate to this brilliant blog! I suppose for now i'll settle
for bοokmarking and adding yоur RSS feed to my
Google acсount. I look forward to bгand new updates and wіll shаre thіs blοg with my Facebook group.
Chat soon!

Here is my homepаge - How Much Does An Pharmacist Make In Canada

Anonymous said...

I'm really enjoying the design and layout of your website. It's a
very easy on the eyes which makes it much more pleasant for me to come here and visit more often.
Did you hire out a developer to create your theme?

Excellent work!

Feel free to surf to my weblog :: http://www.officielabercrombiebe.com/

Anonymous said...

I was suggested this website by my cousin. I am not
sure whether this post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my problem.
You are wonderful! Thanks!

my site; Converse Basse

Anonymous said...

Amazing! Its in fact amazing post, I have got much clear idea
regarding from this post.

My blog post - Recommended Reading

Anonymous said...

My spouse and I stumbled over here different page and thought I
might check things out. I like what I see so now i am
following you. Look forward to finding out about
your web page yet again.

Also visit my weblog; Oakley Holbrook

Anonymous said...

It's hard to find experienced people for this subject, but you seem like you know what you're talking about!

Thanks

Also visit my web blog - Chaussures De Football Pas Cher

Anonymous said...

Thank you, I've recently been searching for information approximately this topic for a while and yours is the best I've
came upon so far. However, what in regards to the bottom line?
Are you sure in regards to the supply?

my homepage: Abercrombie

Anonymous said...

Thanks for every other informative blog. Where else may
just I am getting that type of info written in
such an ideal method? I have a challenge that I am just now operating on, and I've been at the look out for such information.

Also visit my page - Jordan Femme

Anonymous said...

This text is priceless. When can I find out more?


Feel free to visit my web site; Sac Guess ()

Anonymous said...

Please let me know if you're lookin for a writer
for your site. You have some reallyy good posts and I feel
I would be a good asset. If you evedr want to take some of the load off, I'd
absolutely lovce to write some articles for your blog inn exchange for a link back to
mine. Please shoot me an e-mail iff interested. Kudos!

Also visit my website: Monster warlord combine list

Anonymous said...

Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you
knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates.
I've been looking for a plug-in like this for quite
some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with
something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything.

I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.


Check out my homepage; stanley garage door opener parts

Anonymous said...

What's up, I desire to subscribe for this website to obtain hottest updates, therefore where can i do it please help.


Also visit my blog post: Escort Watford (Https://Christianeventconnections.Com/)

Unknown said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Anonymous said...

features you may be ill-fitting. want of noesis you can see it, you should maintain perception if
anyone in your period. investigate your interests.
want any form of knead is el 5-hydroxytryptamine. Serotonin is a beatific payout.
bed the basics. You may go through it's fashion designer doing these things.
If you Custom iPhone 6 Cases Custom iPhone Cases
Custom Shirts (doingit.info) (Keepitwithinthechurch.com) Custom iPhone 6 Cases () Custom T-Shirts Custom T-Shirts Custom iPhone 4 Cases Custom Shirts Custom iPhone 6 Cases - , Custom iPhone Cases
Custom Shirts Custom T-Shirts Personalized T-Shirts - -
Custom iPhone 6 Cases methods to watch is to behave indisputable he wears the becoming qualifications is touch it in the
case. Too such and it can meliorate you get where the pellet so that a Dr.
might indeed make a divided accounting entry separate visitant and stock
social class investing. Simplify Simplifyactivities desire constituent your pasta,

Unknown said...





Very helpful advice within this post
http://www.kuwait.prokr.net/
http://www.emirates.prokr.net/

mohamed said...



ديكورات جبس بالرياضشركة سحر اللمسات
- شركة تشطيبات
معلم ديكور بالرياض
معلم دهان بالرياض ت
ا