Question

Which is the best definition of a complement, in grammar?

A.
part of the prepositional phrase in a sentence

B.
a word that helps complete the meaning of a verb

C.
a word or word group that shows physical action

D.
an adverb and the words that follow

Answer 1

Subject Complements. A subject complement follows a linking verb and modifies or refers to the subject. A subject complement can be an adjective, a noun, a pronoun, a word, or a group of words which acts as an adjective or noun: I am a teacher, but I am not yet experienced.hope this helps!