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In this lesson we learn about adjective complements, which complete the meaning of adjectives in a sentence. Improve with simple explanations and easy examples.
Adjective Complements: Types
There are three main types of adjective comeplements. Take a look at the following list:
Now, let us discuss some of them in more detail:
Noun Clauses as Adjective Complements
Noun clauses are groups of words that include a subject and a verb and function as nouns. They are dependent clauses and usually begin with 'why', 'that', how', etc. Noun clauses can be used to modify adjectives in sentences. Take a look at the following examples:
I was scared that you had left me.
As you can see, the noun clause is modifying the adjective.
It's marvelous that your therapy sessions have been helpful.
Tip!
Adjective complements mostly accompany predicative adjectives that follow linking verbs.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjective Complements
Prepositional phrases are another type of adjective complement that consist of a preposition and an object of preposition. The object of the preposition can be a noun, a pronoun, or a noun clause. Study the following examples carefully:
They are skilled in literary writing.
I'm addicted to music.
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