A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or renames the subject of a sentence. It provides more information about the subject and helps to complete the meaning of the sentence. Subject complements can be either predicate nominatives (nouns or pronouns that rename the subject) or predicate adjectives (adjectives that describe the subject).
For example, in the sentence "She is a doctor," the subject complement is "doctor," which renames the subject "she." In the sentence "He seems happy," the subject complement is "happy," which describes the subject "he."
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Definition:
A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and either renames or describes the subject.
Types of Subject Complements:
- Predicative Nominative: Renames the subject - Predicative Adjective: Describes the subject
Linking Verbs:
Subject complements follow linking verbs, which connect the subject to its description or identification. Common linking verbs include:
- Be (am, is, are, was, were, will be) - Become - Feel - Grow - Look - Remain - Seem - Taste - Appear
Predicative Nominative:
A predicative nominative renames the subject. It is a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that indicates the subject's true identity or essence.
Example:
- The quarterback is Tom Brady. - The winner of the race was me. - Their new house is a dream come true.
Predicative Adjective:
A predicative adjective describes the subject. It is an adjective or adjective phrase that modifies the subject.
Example:
- The sky is blue. - The soup is delicious. - The movie was boring.
Example Sentences:
- The car is old and rusty. (Predicative adjectives) - My sister is a doctor. (Predicative nominative) - The dinner seemed delicious. (Predicative adjective) - The best player became captain. (Predicative nominative) - The baby looks tired. (Predicative adjective)