Expertlatin
- Can a gerund be a complement?
- What is a gerund complement?
- What is a predicate complement?
- What are predicative complement sentences examples?
Can a gerund be a complement?
Gerunds may also function as subject complements in sentences. Subject complements are words or phrases that rename the subject of the sentence or describe it with more details. Both “difficult” and “frustrating” work as subject complements.
What is a gerund complement?
Gerunds and infinitives are sometimes referred to as verb complements. They look like verbs but do not function like them. A gerund ends with -ing and names an activity rather than a person or thing. Any action verb can be made into a gerund: bake → baking.
What is a predicate complement?
A predicate complement is a word or phrase that defines or describes the noun or pronoun placed before a linking verb in a sentence. It, essentially, completes the connection between the subject and the predicate, as long as the predicate consists of an intransitive verb.
What are predicative complement sentences examples?
A predicative complement (PC) follows a 'linking verb' (copula verb): be, look, seem, appear, remain, etc. This is [a good idea]PC. Pat will always remain [a good friend]PC. The committee elected John [chairman]PC.
