Question

What is the function of the complement shown in parentheses in this sentence? The coach gave the (team) a few last words of encouragement.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

In grammar there are various types of complements. In grammar a complement "is a word or group of words that completes the predicate". In this case specifically, the complement has the function as a subject complement. The subject complement reflects who the subject is talking to (they complement). In this sentence we know that the coach gave few words of encouragement but we wanted to know to who and that is when the subject complement comes in hand (the team).

Answer 2

(team) is a indirect object