Adverbial_complement
Adverbial complement
Adverbials (grammar) required to complete the meaning of a verb or sentence
An adverbial complement is an adverbial that is required to complete the meaning of a verb, such that if it is removed, it will yield an ungrammatical sentence or an intrinsically different meaning of the verb. They stand in contrast to adverbial adjuncts, which can be removed from a sentence without altering its structure or meaning.[1]
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Adverbial complements often accompany verbs of caused motion such as put or place:
- She put the cheese back.
- *She put the cheese.
- Now place the vase on the mantlepiece.
- *Now place the vase.
However, they can occur with other types of verbs as well:
- We are staying in a hotel.
- *We are staying.