Adjective complement

adjective + to complement clause

  1. Descriptions
    • Adjective + to complement clauses introduce an infinitive verb following the to.
    • Adjective + to complement clauses provide more information to the state or quality described by the adjective, and can specify potential actions or conditions related to the subject.
  2. Tag
    • tocls+jcomp is tagged on the main verb of the to compliment clause.
  3. Examples
    • Millar was obstinately determined to change the content of education. (p. 716)
    • They were excited to explore the new city, having heard so much about its vibrant culture.
    • They were excited to get the chance to play in the tournament.

extraposed adjective + to complement clause

  1. Descriptions
    • Extraposed adjective + to complement clauses semantically function as the predicate + the subject.
    • The true subject is often replaced by it.
  2. Tag
    • xtrapos+tocls+jcomp is tagged on the main verb of the extraposed to compliment clause.
  3. Examples
    • It was difficult to appreciate him when we thought we had more time.
    • It is important to understand other people’s feelings in a team enviornment.
    • It was necessary to adjust our plans due to the unexpected weather conditions.