This document defines and provides examples of adjective complements. It explains that an adjective complement is a functional part of a sentence that completes an adjective. There are two types of adjective complements: noun clauses and prepositional phrases. Noun clauses function as nouns and contain a subject and verb, while prepositional phrases start with a preposition and are followed by a noun or pronoun. Examples of each type are given to illustrate how they complement adjectives in sentences.

1. Adjective
Complement
Prepared by:
Ms. Amanie C. Hadji Ibrahim

2. Adjective
A word that
describes or
modifies a
noun.

3. Example:
The little girl
loves learning.

4. What is an
Adjective
Complement?

5. Adjective Complement
It is a functional part of a
sentence that completes, or
complements, the adjective.

6. Types of Adjective
Complement
1. Noun Clause
2. Prepositional
Phrase

7. Noun Clause
● It is simply two or more words that function
as a noun.
● It should have a subject and a verb.
● Since it takes the place of a noun, it's a
dependent clause and cannot stand alone.
● It starts with the words: "that," "how," and
the "wh-" words - "what," "when," "why" etc.

8. ● when you arrived
● that he is happy about
● where Sara went
Examples

9. Prepositional Phrase
● It starts with a preposition - such as "with."
"about," "on," or "in" - and is followed by a
noun, pronoun, noun phrase, pronoun
phrase, or noun clause.

10. ● with the car
● under the bridge
● after the show
Examples

11. NOTE: An adjective complement always
follows the adjective it complements.
NOTE:

12. Examples
Noun Clause
1. She was unsure how her parents would react.
2. My boss was anxious when sales fell.
3. I was delighted that she was chosen.
4. I am curious what color you picked.
5. I will be happy when I get married.

13. Examples
Prepositional Phrase
1. Are you afraid of spiders?
2. We were shocked by the news.
3. I am very surprised about the nomination.
4. The little boy was eager for Christmas to
arrive.
5. It was wrong of her to leave.

14. End of the
Lesson

15. References:
● https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectiv
e-what.htm#:~:text=An%20adjective%20is%20a
%20word,a%20green%20car
● https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/parts-of-
speech/adjectives/what-is-an-adjective-comple
ment.html