Complementary adverbials are adverbials that clarify something. In some cases, this clarification is necessary to give meaning to the sentence , and in other cases, it is an accessory clarification. For example:Tomorrow, Saturday, we will travel first thing in the morning.
Adverbial complements can be different types of adverbs , although adverbs of time are more frequent. (yesterday, now)and place (there, here)in an explanatory form. They will be less frequent in adjectives that have a complete meaning in themselves, such as those of affirmation (Yeah), denial (no, nor)or doubt .
The most common syntactic function of adverbs is to serve as the nucleus of adverbial complements . Complementary adverbials have the unique characteristic of forming part of these same complements.
The syntactic function of the term that accompanies the adverb itself varies depending on the case, but in general it is treated as a separate expression, in the same way as the apposition in the subject (even, like the apposition, it is common for the adverbial complement to be expressed between explanatory commas).
- You may find this useful: Sentences with adverbs
Examples of adverbial complements
Below are ten examples of sentences with adverbial complements, highlighting the constructions and their complements in bold.
- Tomorrow, Saturday,we will go first thing in the morning.
- I studied quite a bit, practically all the exam content, except for the ones I was evaluated on.
- He told me it was close, a few blocks from the plaza.
- Soon, in a few minutes, I will leave never to return.
- Wait for me inside, near the speakers.
- Always, every single day you called, I was there listening to your problems.
- I guess that’s why, because I didn’t talk to her all week, she finally got angry.
- Today , August 13th, will be remembered forever in the hearts of our people.
- Then, when I finish studying, I’ll call you so we can talk.
- I will always be there, wherever you need me most.
- Today I take an exam at school.
- Today, in a few hours, the elections begin.
- Yes, we are going to partner with our competition.
- On Monday, on my birthday, you’re going to meet my boyfriend.
- We arrived first, as always, and sat at the best table.
- In the afternoon, when everyone leaves, I will tell you the truth.
- In Barcelona, where my parents live, there is a very nice neighborhood that I want to take you to.
- Yesterday when you called me, I was very angry.
- That bar, where we met, has now become a hotel.
- No, I don’t have time for this discussion.
