Subject Complements - Flashcard #2

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a predicate noun or predicate adjective.

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Provide an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The flower smells wonderful,' the verb 'smells' is a linking verb.

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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 saleswoman seems very sensitive to the needs of others.'

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The subject complement is 'sensitive,' which is a predicate adjective.

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What is a predicate noun?

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A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject.

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The museum became a showroom for classic cars.'

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The subject complement is 'showroom,' which is a predicate noun.

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What is the difference between a linking verb and an action verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement, while an action verb expresses a physical or mental action.

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Provide an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The pilot looked carefully into the sky,' the verb 'looked' is an action verb.

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What role does a subject complement play in a sentence?

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A subject complement provides additional information about the subject, either by describing it (predicate adjective) or renaming it (predicate noun).

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What is the function of the verb in the sentence 'The sunset looked beautiful in the sky'?

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The verb 'looked' functions as a linking verb connecting the subject 'sunset' to the predicate adjective 'beautiful'.