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 linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, indicating a state of being rather than an action.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', and 'become'.

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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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What is a predicate adjective?

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

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

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The subject complement is 'blue'.

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'She became a doctor.'

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The subject complement is 'doctor'.

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What type of verb is used with predicate adjectives?

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Predicate adjectives are used with linking verbs.

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What type of verb is used with predicate nominatives?

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Predicate nominatives are used with linking verbs.

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

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The subject complement is 'sweet'.