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 subject complement in the sentence: 'The last lesson was valuable.'

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valuable

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The man in the uniform was captain of the ship.'

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captain

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The caterpillar had become a butterfly.'

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butterfly

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'A loud voice announced, "It is I."'

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I

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The watermelon is juicy.'

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juicy

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs are verbs that connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, such as 'is', 'was', 'become', and 'seem'.

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Give an example of a sentence with a subject complement.

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The sky is blue.

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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.