Subject Complements

Ann is a new mother.

Mother is...

• Predicate nominative

• Direct object

• Predicate adjective

• Indirect object

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which is the linking verb?

Tomatoes become dry when let out in the sun.

• dry

• when

• become

• out

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

What kind of verb is the following?

That ghost appears kind and gentle.

• action

• linking

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

What kind of verb is the following?

That ghost only appears at night.

• Action

• linking

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

What kind of complement is the following?

The pillow looks fluffy.

• Predicate nominative

• Predicate adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which is the complement?

The tall boy has been our best basketball player.

• tall

• basketball

• player

• best

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which is the complement?

That vegetable lasagna smells delicious.

• delicious

• lasagna

• vegetable

• smells

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which is the complement?

My uncle became a rich computer expert.

• computer

• rich

• uncle

• expert

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Is there a subject complement?

The lady has a gorgeous backyard.

• yes - predicate nominative

• no - direct object

• yes - predicate adjective

• no - indirect object

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

What kind of complement is this?

Jeff's fingers turned blue in the cold weather.

• Predicate nominative

• Predicate adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A