Subject Complement

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or renames the subject of the sentence.

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What is the function of a subject complement in a sentence?

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The function of a subject complement is to provide additional information about the subject, often describing its state or identity.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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In the sentence 'She became a doctor,' what is the subject complement?

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The subject complement is 'a doctor'.

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What type of words can serve as subject complements?

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Subject complements can be nouns, pronouns, or adjectives.

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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The subject complement is 'sweet'.

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What is the difference between a subject complement and a direct object?

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A subject complement describes or renames the subject, while a direct object receives the action of the verb.

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In the sentence 'He is a teacher,' what role does 'a teacher' play?

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'A teacher' is the subject complement.

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The subject complement is 'delicious'.

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What is an example of a sentence with a subject complement?

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Example: 'The dog is friendly.' Here, 'friendly' is the subject complement.