2-2. clause constituent verb complement

2-2-1. verb + to complement clause

1. Descriptions
   • Infinitive clauses can have a range of syntactic roles which include direct objects (pp. 198-199).
2. Tag
   • tocls+vcomp is tagged on the main verb of the to complement clause.
3. Examples
   • I really want to fix this room up.
   • He upset you very much, and I hate to see that. (p. 199)
   • I believe Mary to be innocent. (Haegeman & Guéron, 1998, p.126)
   • I promised John to buy a new bicycle. (Haegeman & Guéron, 1998, p.35)

2-2-2. verb + ing complement clause

1. Descriptions
   • Similar to the infinitive clauses, ing complement clauses can also act as a complement to the main verb.
   • This structure is commonly known as the gerund. Gerunds function as a hybrid category, possessing characteristics of both verbs and nouns (Haegeman & Guéron, 1998, p.481).
2. Tag
   • ingcls+vcomp is tagged on the main verb of the ing complement clause.
3. Examples
   • I like watching the traffic go by.
   • I started thinking about Christmas. (p. 200)
   • It's as if the guy never stops thinking about the issue. (p.200)
   • I enjoy running in the morning.
   • He considers moving to a new city.
   • He avoids talking about his problems.