What is nominal complement? See examples!
There are some words that need a "crutch", something to make sense of them. This usually happens with an abstract noun, an adjective or an adverb, which alone makes no sense.
The nominal complement gives meaning to a sentence and it always is. preceded by a preposition (from, to, with, in, by,…).
The noun complement can be compared to the verb. transitive, which also needs a term that completes its meaning. Per. example, the verb to increase: whoever increases, when there is an increase, increases some. thing. In other words, increase can be a transitive verb that asks for a direct object. while augmentation is an abstract noun that needs a complement. nominal.
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Generally, the nominal complement can be represented by. a numeral, a noun or a pronoun, in addition to a subordinate clause. nominal complete noun.
Example of. nominal complement represented by number:
Both: It's wonderful for both of you.
One: One's shame can motivate everyone's shame.
Example of. noun complement represented by a pronoun:
Him: My sister misses him.
Her: Her dream is to be a famous singer.
For the add-on. nominal represented by a noun:
Building: The construction of the building has already been completed.
Values: Have you checked the calculation of values?
Example of. nominal complement represented by a substantive subordinate clause. nominal supplement:
What…: We all hope that humanity will stop. destroy the planet.
What…: I feel the need for you to leave me alone one. little.
Some abstract nouns, adjectives and adverbs ask. nominal complement.
Examples of. abstract nouns that ask for a nominal complement:
Jealousy (jealous of): Herbert is jealous of Valeria.
Respect (respect for): There must be respect for everyone!
Examples of. adjectives that call for a nominal complement:
Conscious (aware of): I am not yet aware of. plans.
Essential (essential for): This training is essential for. my performance at work.
Examples of. adverbs that ask for a nominal complement:
Relatively (relatively to): Peter knows nothing. regarding that gossip.
Away (away from): Keep away from her!
There is a distinction between nominal and adjunct complement. adnominal. To differentiate the two, follow the guidelines below:
Complement examples. nominal:
I didn't understand the explanation of the matter. (of matter = complement. nominal.)
I hate the taxi delay. (from taxi = nominal complement)
Adjunct examples. adnominal:
I didn't understand the teacher's explanation.
The teacher is adnominal adjunct because the teacher. explained.
I haven't bought Valentine's Day gifts yet. (in. Valentine's days = adnominal assistant)
If you have to complete the meaning of a name, it is. nominal complement.
If it presents information that is incidental to a name, and is therefore unnecessary, it is an adjunct adnominal.
It is important not to confuse the nominal complement with o. adnominal deputy. If the noun complement has the function of completing a noun, the adnominal adjunct characterizes a noun. Adjunct adnominal is a term. attachment of prayer.
The nominal complement, unlike the Adjunct Adjunct, complements adjectives and adverbs.
Examples:
They were overjoyed with their research. (with yours. searches = noun complement of the adjective radiant)
Foods with a lot of sugar are bad for diabetics. (to the. diabetics = nominal complement of the adverb evil)
After the nouns they work like this: if you have it. passive sense is nominal complement, but if it has an active sense it is adjunct. adnominal.
Examples:
I am finally free of obligations.
Obligations is a nominal complement because whoever is free. is free of something, the presence of the complement is mandatory.
Examples adjunct. adnominal:
These are friends' pranks.
Of friends is adnominal adjunct because of friends is one. accessory information, not being indispensable for understanding the noun. jokes.
It is the term of the sentence that is linked to a name by means of a preposition, completing the meaning of that name (noun, adjective or adverb).
The head of the nominal complement is represented by a. noun (or word with noun value) can be too. represented by an oblique pronoun.
The nominal complement can fit a sentence with a value of. noun, will receive the name of subordinate clause complete noun. nominal. The nominal complement is the integral term of the sentence, so it is. used to complete the sense of a name (noun, adjective or. adverb). It is always followed by a preposition.
Examples:
The nominal complement can be represented by a clause. subordinate noun noun complement.
There is also a difference between a nominal complement and o. verbal complement. Nominal complements are always followed by a preposition, as is the indirect object (this, a verbal complement). Already the complement. verbal has the main function of the indirect object, to complete the sense of one. verb (because it is a verbal complement).
Thus, it is important not to confuse these two terms. Let's go. analyze some examples of the main differences between the nominal complement. and the verbal complement:
Examples:
Children are afraid of the dark. (from dark)
I already gave the present to my uncle. (to my uncle = indirect object)
Pay attention to the phone. (on the phone)
I'm already talking to him. (with him = indirect object)
See too: Figures of speech.
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