English Complements
A complement is a word or a group of words (usually an adjective or a noun) that is used after linking verbs (such as be and become). The complement identifies or describes the subject of the verb.
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"She seems very pleased."
Examples (the complement is in bold):
- I am a
singer.
- He is Jack.
- She became angry.
- Amy turned red.
- I am Beth.
- You are a
teacher.
- He is a
good cook.
- He became a
successful businessman.
- Lisa seems more
tired than usual.
- You don't look so surprised.
- Dinner smells wonderful!
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