LEARNING EXERCISES

NOMINAL COMPLEMENT

Pay close attention to the following sentence:

We made up for the classes.
Answer: What is the direct object? __________________________________________
What is the core of the direct object? ___________________________________
We know that the noun 'reposição' is derived from the verb 'repor'. This verb is transitive because whoever replaces, replaces.
something. We say that the noun also has a transitive position, as it needs a complement.
What is completing the meaning of the repositions of the classes. This expression serves the function of complement.
nominal because it is completing the meaning of a name.

Observe the other examples:

The memory of the past was constant.
noun C.N.

The basement of the house was full of rats.

adjective C.N.

The politicians acted favorably towards the people.

adverb C.N.

You must have noticed that the nominal complement can complete the meaning of nouns, adjectives, and
adverb and, in all cases, it is preceded by a preposition.
Write what you understood by Nominal Complement:
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Important observations:

The names that require a nominal complement are derived from verbs of the same root.
Next exam fireworks
love thy neighbor light fireworks

Nominal complement and indirect object:

The nominal complement completes the meaning of a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Have confidence in God
noun C.N.
The indirect object completes the meaning of a transitive verb.
I trust in God
verb O.I.

Difference between adjectival adjunct and nominal complement

When the phrase completes the meaning of a concrete noun, it will always be an adjectival adjunct, because
will always be just delimiting, specifying its meaning better.
The pages of the book
noun A. Adnominal
concrete

When the phrase completes the meaning of an abstract noun, pay more attention.
 The response to the student C.N.

The student's response A. Adnominal

The nominal complement always represents the recipient, the patient, the target of the statement expressed by a
name. The attributive adjunct is where the action originates from, it is its agent. Therefore, it is enough to verify if the expression is
did not hit.
Other examples:

Attention to the children

C.N.
Attention of the children.
A. Adnominal

Love for mother.

C.N.
Mother's love
A. Adnominal

NOMINAL COMPLEMENT
Observe:
She has confidence. Confidence in whom or in what?
The above sentence is incomplete because of the noun (name) confidence.
Now observe:
She has confidence in you.
You complete the noun confidence; that is why it is called a nominal complement.
The nominal complement completes the meaning of a word (noun, adjective, adverb) of significance.
transitive. It is connected to it through a mandatory preposition.

Thus:
She has confidence in you 2) We are eager for the results
complement noun adjective complement
nominal nominal
The deputies vote against the bill.
adverb nominal complement
The noun that precedes the noun complement generally corresponds to a verb of the same root.
Thus:
She has love for God.
noun
She loves God
verb
When the antecedent (noun) does not have a verb of the same root, we can use a verbal synonym.
Thus:
She is aware of the fact.
noun
She knows the fact
verb

EXERCISES
1. Remove the objects from the sentences and place them correctly in the box.
The man was looking at the papers on the street.
Bete believes in her sincerity.
The spider web attracts flies.
d) O menino atravessou a rua.
The scientists offered the world the cure for this disease.
I really like you.
VERBAL COMPLEMENTS
Direct object Indirect object
without mandatory preposition; with preposition;
complete direct transitive verb. complete indirect transitive verb

2. Underline the nominal complement of each sentence, making an arrow to the noun that it completes.
She became responsible for the invitations. d) Regarding the orders given, nothing was done.

We were anxious for the exams e) The movie is prohibited for minors.

The blessing to the faithful was given by the pope.

3. Complete the table below according to the model:

Verb
Noun Nominal Complement Object
Transitive
the fight the disease to fight the disease
the love to God
the assault to the bank
the trust the friends
obedience to the elders

4. Make the transformation according to the model:

The storm caused the destruction of the bridge. The storm destroyed the bridge
complementary noun verb object

The drought caused damage to the crops.

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The elderly need attention.
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c) The supervisors studied this material.
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d) We have confidence in the future.
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5. Observe the model and transform the object into a nominal complement.
She fears the thief She is afraid of the thief
verb object nominal complement
a) Fabiano answered the phone call.
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b) The citizens trust the government.
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Children need affection.
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The thieves raided our house.
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Deliver the order.
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6. Observe:
subject predicate
The call for help was not heard. nominal complement = of help
complementary nominal prep + noun.

Complete the subject with a nominal complement.

a) The construction _________________________________ has been completed.
My confidence __________________________________ is very high.
c) The sale _________________________________________ resulted in a loss.
d) My faith _________________________________ is unshakeable.
e) The certainty _________________________________ made everyone happy.

7. Complete the subject predicate with a nominal complement.

a) Pollution is harmful ______________________________________________________________________
b) We are looking forward to ________________________________________________________________________
c) Everyone is eligible _______________________________________________________________________
d) The students are in favor __________________________________________________________________

8. Observe:
subject predicate
Every child must obey their parents. nominal complement = to your parents
nominal complement object prep. + noun.

Complete the object with a nominal complement.

a) We were sure _____________________________________________________________________
b) The supermarket is having a big sale ________________________________________________
c) The students made a claim _________________________________________________________
The teacher gave the answer ________________________________________________________________
e) The government was discussing the need ___________________________________________________________

9. Complete the adverbial adjunct with a nominal complement.

a) The judge ruled the game in favor of ________________________________________________________
b) Contrary to ___________________________________________________, he left the house without informing.
c) The highway was built parallel to _______________________________________________________
d) Regarding ____________________________________________________________, I cannot say anything.

10. Perform the syntactic analysis.

She has confidence in you.
Simple subject: she
Core of the subject: she
 Verbal predicate: has confidence in you
Direct transitive verb: has (core of the predicate)
Direct object: trust in you
Core of the direct object: trust
Noun complement: in you
Nucleus of the nominal complement: you

Note: the preposition links the noun (name) trust to the pronoun you. It is a connector.
a) The invention of the printing press revolutionized the modern world.

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b) A multidão julgou inadequado o socorro aos feridos.
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11. Observe:

Adjective preposition + noun

Adverb +
Noun (that transforms into a verb) nominal complement

indirect transitive verb + preposition + noun

direct object

Now analyze the highlighted term, marking OI for indirect object and CN for nominal complement.
We needed you at that moment. )
b) Work is always useful to man. )
c) The company donated a piece of land to the employees'
) club.
d) Obedience to the regulation is necessary. )
e) Regarding the fact we can state. )
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g) The party was a tribute to the birthday celebrants.

She referred to her friend with disdain.)

The film did not please the viewers. )
j) The rains are beneficial to the crops.
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12. Transform the highlighted direct or indirect object into a nominal complement, making the necessary adaptations.
Smoking harms health.
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We trust in the Brazil of tomorrow.
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They received death.
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d) Do not underestimate anyone.

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e) We all need security.
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13. Observe:
adnominal compl.
nominal

the lady from home the construction from the house

noun that cannot noun that can be transformed

to transform into a verb in verb = to build the house.

Now put AA for adjectival adjunct and CN for nominal complement.

( A Salvador newspaper reported the fact. ( The basket is full of fruits.
( We have confidence in our players. ( The love of a mother is very beautiful.

( I bought a leather jacket. ( The memory of my past brings me joy.

( The cheeses from Minas are very appreciated. ) Estamos ansiosospor dias melhores.
( Concern for studies is necessary. ( The night does me good.

Observe:
VERB + preposition + noun (adverbial phrase)
adverbial adjunct
where?
when?
how?

14. Underline the adverbial adjunct once and the nominal complement twice.
a) I need money for tomorrow. d) Be obedient to your parents, boy.
The flowers wilted due to the drought. e) We will win on Sunday.
c) The fear of things causes unhappiness.

15. Analyze the highlighted terms below:

a) The woman from the pension brought jabuticaba liqueur.
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c) João was fit for the job.
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In the garden, the memory of the past saddened.
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A deep sadness appeared on the woman's face.
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f) The history of our people is filled with uncertainties.
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g) The polluted river is full of polluting elements.
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It is essential for that family to have a country house.
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16. Underline the noun complements.

a) The memory of the scene haunts me to this day.
We await your arrival for the consultation of the files.
c) After blessing the faithful, the priest left the church.
He/She had a disposition for the contemplative life.
He was charitable to the poor.
f) Has always had a greed for money.
I have always been loyal to my friends.
Reading the book is mandatory.
This teacher is kind to the students.
I was confident in justice.

17. Say which grammatical class (noun, adjective, or adverb) is completed by a nominal complement:
a) Attendance in classes has decreased.
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This product is harmful to the crop.
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c) Acted favorably towards the youth.
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The need for money drove him to despair.
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The cattle transport disrupted the traffic.
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He spoke uselessly to everyone.
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g) The people fear earthquakes.
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18. Remembering that the indirect object is a complement of a transitive verb and nominal complements are words that complete the meaning.
of a name, write (OI) for indirect object and (CN) for nominal complement:
Take care of your interests. ) OI
b) We have confidence in our players. ) CN
c) The news pleased everyone. ) OI
d) In that difficult situation, we turned to the director. Hello
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f) Remember the friends. ) OI
He made large investments in land. ) CN

19. Put (CN) for nominal complement and (AA) for adjectival adjunct.
a) Continue to fight against pollution. ) CN
There is an organization for the protection of the indigenous people. (CN

The cheeses from Minas are delicious. ) AA

We went out on a winter night. AA
e) The noise of the children spread in all corners. ) CN
f) The concern with studies was great. ) CN
g) The ministers' statement surprised everyone. ) AA
They have always had mulberries nearby. ) CN
i) The president's speech was monotonous. ) AA
j) He was attentive to the tourists. ) CN

20. Correctly classify the underlined term as:

(OI) indirect object, (CN) nominal complement or (AA) adjectival adjunct.
A Salvador newspaper gave the news. ) AA
We like Salvador. OI
I am from the interior of Brazil. ) CN
The people suffer - commented the politician, filled with ) CN
sadness.
The lady of the house brought chocolate liqueur. )AA
f) We ask for the singer's autograph. )OI
I went out job hunting. ) CN
h) The jaguar was afraid of the hunter. )CN

21. Perform the syntactic analysis:

Today no child is afraid of monsters.
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FIXATION EXERCISES
NOMINAL COMPLEMENT
1. In the sentences below, underline the nominal complements.
The pig is invulnerable to snake bites.
The watermelon is native to Africa.
The gorilla has a particular aversion to fish.
The streets are full of water.
e) Don't you fear cockroaches?
Sleep is beneficial for everyone.
g) Attention to classes is fundamental.
h) The delivery of the parts is delayed.

2. Do as the example.
ex: Alimentar the animals
(verb) (direct object)
 Food of the animals
(noun) (C.N.)
a) Ignore the laws
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b) Ignorance of the laws.
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c) Believe in God.
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d) Belief in God.
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e) Buy the device
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f) The purchase of the device.
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g) The expression of protest.
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h) The rumor of his death.
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3. Say whether the underlined words are noun complements or indirect objects.
a) We must obey the laws.
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b) Do not regret this.
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c) The doctor is away from home.
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The speaker addressed everyone present.
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e) Indifference comes from ignorance.

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f) I have an aversion to injustices.
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4. Crie complementos nominais:

a) José is afraid _________________________________________ .
b) I do not have knowledge _________________________________________ .
c) The defender ______________________________________.
d) The savior ________________________________________.
e) The cause ____________________________________________.
f) The conquest ____________________________________________.

5. Perform the syntactic analysis:

Your resistance to the cold is impressive.
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Master, you bravely resist adversity.

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