Subject and Object Complements

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What is a subject complement?

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

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What is a predicate adjective?

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A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the sentence.

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.

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What is an object complement?

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An object complement is a word or group of words that follows and modifies or refers to a direct object.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes.'

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What is a predicate nominative?

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A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject.

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Example of a sentence with a predicate adjective:

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The flowers are beautiful.

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Example of a sentence with an indirect object:

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She gave her friend a gift.

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The winner is John.'

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The subject complement is 'John.'