Let's look at these two noun phrases: 1 - The chapter of the book. 2 - A mother of two kids.
Could you please help me understand why 'of the book' is a postmodifier while 'of two kids' is a complement?
Many thanks in advance! Houcine
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Who gave those definitions of those phrases?– LambieCommented Mar 9 at 15:34
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Who says there is a modifier here? Both are complements if you ask me, since both nouns inherently describe relations.– AlazonCommented Mar 9 at 15:35
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I agree, both are complements.– Tim OsborneCommented Mar 10 at 8:55
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Yes, both of PPs are complments.– BillJCommented Mar 10 at 9:11
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1Thank you so much, sir. I was extremely confused when I read it. I was about to buy it :) but now I guess I'm going to buy Huddleston's book. Thank you again and have a blessed day!– HoucineCommented Mar 16 at 18:02
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