This is not true of pronouns , however, which use different forms for different functions. Complements Since this page is about the completers of thoughts, it is appropriate to include a brief description of complements. As you will see, the terminology describing predicates and complements can overlap and be a bit confusing. Students are probably wise to learn one set of terms, not both. A glacier is a huge body of ice.
Glaciers are beautiful and potentially dangerous at the same time.
This glacier is not yet fully formed . See predicates , above. An object complement follows and modifies or refers to a direct object . It can be a noun or adjective or any word acting as a noun or adjective. The convention named Dogbreath Vice President to keep him happy .