Subject Complements

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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.

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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 modifies the subject.

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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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Identify the linking verb in a sentence.

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, often being forms of 'to be' (is, are, was, were).

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Example of a sentence with a predicate adjective.

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The flowers smell beautiful.

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Example of a sentence with a predicate nominative.

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She is a doctor.

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What is the difference between a predicate adjective and a predicate nominative?

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A predicate adjective describes the subject, while a predicate nominative renames the subject.

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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blue.

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What role does a linking verb play in a sentence?

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A linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject, such as a description or identification.

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Can a sentence have both a predicate adjective and a predicate nominative?

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No, a sentence can have either a predicate adjective or a predicate nominative, but not both at the same time.