Question

5 11.6.5 Look at the underlined words/phrases. Identify the type of verb complementation. 1 Anna wants to borrow my notes. 2 The new manager arrived yesterday. 3 I enjoy learning scientific words. 4 He showed them the energy storage tower. 5 The kettle has broken. 5x2=10 marks​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. Object complement (my notes)

2. Subject complement (predicate nominative) (the new manager)

3. Object complement (scientific words)

4. Direct object (them)

5. Subject complement (predicate adjective) (broken)

Answer 2

Let's analyze each sentence and identify the type of verb complementation:

1. Anna wants to borrow my notes.

   • Type of verb complementation: Infinitive complement ("to borrow")

2. The new manager arrived yesterday.

   • Type of verb complementation: None. "Arrived" is an intransitive verb that doesn't take a complement.

3. I enjoy learning scientific words.

   • Type of verb complementation: Gerund complement ("learning")

4. He showed them the energy storage tower.

   • Type of verb complementation: Direct object ("the energy storage tower"). No specific complement type is present here.

5. The kettle has broken.

   • Type of verb complementation: Past participle complement ("broken")

So, the types of verb complementation for the underlined words/phrases are:

1. Infinitive complement
2. None
3. Gerund complement
4. Direct object
5. Past participle complement