Subject Complement Quiz

What is a subject complement?

• A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and modifies the subject of a sentence.

• A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and acts as the predicate of a sentence.

• A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject of a sentence.

• A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the object of a sentence.

What is a direct object?

• A direct object is a preposition that receives the action of a verb in a sentence.

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

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

• A direct object is a conjunction that receives the action of a verb in a sentence.

What is the role of a direct object in a sentence?

• To receive the action of the verb.

• To indicate the location of the action.

• To modify the subject of the sentence.

• To initiate the action of the verb.

Give an example of a sentence with a direct object.

• She bought a new car.

• I read an interesting book.

• They watched a movie.

• He ate a delicious meal.

What is the difference between a subject complement and a direct object?

• A subject complement renames or describes the subject, while a direct object receives the action of the verb.

• A subject complement is a noun or pronoun, while a direct object is a verb.

• A subject complement receives the action of the verb, while a direct object renames or describes the subject.

• A subject complement is used in transitive verbs, while a direct object is used in intransitive verbs.

In the sentence 'She is a doctor', what is the subject complement?

• doctor

• is

• a

• She

What is the subject complement in the sentence 'He became a teacher'?

• teacher

• student

• doctor

• engineer

What is the function of a subject complement?

• To provide more information about the subject and complete the meaning of a linking verb.

• To modify the object of a sentence.

• To indicate the tense of a verb.

• To connect two independent clauses.