LOOK AT YOUR SEATMATE AND

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What Is an Adjective
Complement?
You know what an adjective is, right? Now, what is an adjective complement?
Simply put, it's a clause or phrase that modifies an adjective or adds to its
meaning. An adjective complement usually consists of a noun clause or a
prepositional phrase.
Types of Adjective
Complements
Noun Clause
A noun clause is simply two or more words that function as a noun. It should have a subject and a verb, and, since it takes the place of a
noun, it's a dependent clause and cannot stand alone. A noun clause starts with the words "that," "how," "if," and the "wh-" words - "what,"
"when," "why," etc.
1. when you arrived
2. that he is happy
3. where Sara went
Prepositional Phrase
A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition - such as "with," "about," "on," or "in" - and is followed by a noun,
pronoun, noun phrase, pronoun phrase, or noun clause.
1. with the car
2. under the bridge
3. after the show
Take a look at these example sentences with the adjective complement underlined:
She was unsure how her parents would react. (noun clause)
1. My boss was anxious when sales fell. (noun clause)
2. Are you afraid of spiders? (prepositional phrase)
3. We were shocked by the news. (prepositional phrase)
4. I was delighted that she was chosen. (noun clause)
5. I am very surprised about the nomination. (prepositional phrase)
6. The little boy was eager for Christmas to arrive. (prepositional phrase)
7. I am curious what color you picked. (noun clause)
Subject Complements
A subject complement is one or more words which acts as an adjective or noun and modifies or refers to the subject of
the sentence. It follows linking verbs, such as: is, are, was, become, seems, tasted, smells, and feels. For example:
1. Whales are beautiful.
2. She is a star!
3. The food smells delicious.
A subject complement is a word or phrase (usually an adjective phrase, 
noun phrase, or pronoun) that follows a linking verb and describes or
renames the subject of the sentence. Also called a subjective complement.
1. The light in the chapel was warm and soft.
2. Mrs. Rigney was my fourth-grade teacher.
3. My fourth-grade teacher was exceptionally kind.
Object Complements
An object complement is one or more words which acts as an adjective or noun and modifies or refers to the direct object of the sentence. It follows the direct object. For example:
Object Complement Examples:
He made her happy.
“her” is the direct object
“happy” is the object compliment
“happy” is what she, the direct object (“her”), has become
1. The movie should keep them quiet.
2. I knight you Sir Peter.
3. The pizza party will get the students excited.
 4. I found the guard sleeping.
5. I declare this centre open.
6. We consider fish spoiled once it smells like what it is.
7. To obtain a man's opinion of you, make him mad. (Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1809-1894)
Verb Complements
Verb complements are phrases or clauses, like adjective complements. They act as objects of other verbs, either directly or indirectly.
It's important to note that verb complements may include infinitives. Also, gerunds and noun clauses may act as verb complements.
For example:
A verb complement is the arrangement of one verb as the object of another verb. This happens three ways in English:
1. With infinitives

I asked her to leave.
I wanted to leave.
I helped him to leave.
I stopped for the child to cross the street.
2. With gerunds

I considered leaving the job.

I regretted his leaving the job.
They decided on leaving.
3. With noun clauses

I insisted that he leave.
I wondered why he left..
She acknowledged that she had left the job.
He didn’t know that she had left.
She decided when she would leave.
1. She wanted him to go. (infinitive)

3. He insisted that he pay the check. (noun clause

Directions: Write A if the sentence used noun phrase, B if prepositional phrase, C if subject complement, D if object complement and E if Verb complement.

1. I considered leaving the Army.

2. She is sweet.
3. We all consider her unworthy.
4. It was wrong of her to leave.
5. I will be happy when I get married.