Hello,
I can't distinguish 'Head complement functions' in sentences.
If I have a sentence:
at home at=H home=C and this is PP
but...
She fears dangerous dogs
How to distingush the Head-complement function in this sentence or any other?
I know that H-C is two way dependency. Nonetheless, I can't see any other diference between the modifier and complement.
May I ask for some help and information about this issue?
Hello brusH
Ex: She [VP fears dangerous dogs]
Head of the VP: fears
Complement: dangerous dogs
The complement 'completes' the head. That is, the phrase 'she fears' is incomplete without 'dangerous dogs'.
Have a look here Complements @ The Internet Grammar of English
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