Subject Complement

A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb (such as "is," "am," "are," "was," "were," "seem," "become," etc.) and provides more information about the subject of the sentence. There are two types of subject complements: predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives.

Predicate Nominatives

A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that renames or identifies the subject of the sentence. It provides more information about the subject.

Example: She is a teacher. In this sentence, "teacher" is the predicate nominative, as it renames the subject "she."

Predicate Adjectives

A predicate adjective is an adjective that describes or modifies the subject of the sentence. It provides more information about the subject.

Example: The flowers are beautiful. In this sentence, "beautiful" is the predicate adjective, as it describes the subject "flowers."

Study Guide

1. What is a subject complement?
2. What are the two types of subject complements?
3. Provide an example of a sentence with a predicate nominative.
4. Provide an example of a sentence with a predicate adjective.

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