A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.
There are two kinds of complements, subject complements and object complements.
Subject Complement: A subject complement is the adjective, noun, or pronoun that follows a linking verb; it is normally an adjective or a noun that renames or defines in some way the subject. Don't mistake a subject complement for a direct object, only linking verbs can have subject complements.
Their pizzas are delicious.
Margaret is class president.
Mr. Lincoln is my civics teacher.
Object Complement: An object complement is a noun, pronoun, or adjective which follows a direct object and renames it or tells what the direct object has become. It is most often used with verbs of creating or nominating such as make, name, elect, paint, call, etc.
They make pizza that is delicious.
They elected Margaret class president.
That was Mr. Lincoln, my civics teacher.
Chat with our AI personalities
predicate adjectives
A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing.A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause and the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples:1. Noun subject of sentence: Aunt Jane made cookies for Jack and Jill.2. Noun subject of clause: The cookies that Aunt Jane made are for Jack and Jill.3. Noun object of verb: Aunt Jane made cookiesfor Jack and Jill.4. Noun object of preposition: Aunt Jane made cookies for Jack and Jill.A noun can function as a predicate nominative(subject complement), a noun or a pronoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject.5. A noun as predicate nominative: Jack and Jill are twins.A noun can functions as an object complement, a noun that follows and modifies or refers to a direct object.6. A noun as object complement: Jack and Jill love their aunt, Jane.A noun can function as a noun of direct address, the name of or a noun for the person spoken to.7. A noun of direct address: Aunt Jane, may I have a cookie?A noun can function as a possessive noun to indicate ownership, possession, origin or purpose.8. A possessive noun: Aunt Jane'scookies are the best.A noun can function as an adjective to describe another noun, this is called an attributive noun. Example:9. Noun as adjective: Aunt Jane made almond cookies.A noun is can function as a word to group other nouns, this is called a collective noun. Example:10. A collective noun: Aunt Jane made a batch of cookies.
A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing.A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause and the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples:1. Noun subject of sentence: Aunt Jane made cookies for Jack and Jill.2. Noun subject of clause: The cookies that Aunt Jane made are for Jack and Jill.3. Noun object of verb: Aunt Jane made cookiesfor Jack and Jill.4. Noun object of preposition: Aunt Jane made cookies for Jack and Jill.A noun can function as a predicate nominative(subject complement), a noun or a pronoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject.5. A noun as predicate nominative: Jack and Jill are twins.A noun can functions as an object complement, a noun that follows and modifies or refers to a direct object.6. A noun as object complement: Jack and Jill love their aunt, Jane.A noun can function as a noun of direct address, the name of or a noun for the person spoken to.7. A noun of direct address: Aunt Jane, may I have a cookie?A noun can function as a possessive noun to indicate ownership, possession, origin or purpose.8. A possessive noun: Aunt Jane'scookies are the best.A noun can function as an adjective to describe another noun, this is called an attributive noun. Example:9. Noun as adjective: Aunt Jane made almond cookies.A noun is can function as a word to group other nouns, this is called a collective noun. Example:10. A collective noun: Aunt Jane made a batch of cookies.
Object Complement
The sine of an angle is the cosine of its complement and conversely. The tan of an angle is the reciprocal of its complement.