Nouns as Subject Complements

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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 noun or an adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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Provide an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is a doctor,' the linking verb is 'is.'

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and provides additional information about the subject, often identifying or describing it.

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Identify the subject and subject complement in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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Subject: 'The sky'; Subject Complement: 'blue'.

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What role does the subject play in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that indicates who or what the sentence is about.

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How can you identify a subject complement in a sentence?

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A subject complement can be identified by looking for a noun or adjective that follows a linking verb and provides more information about the subject.

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

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The subject is the main focus of the sentence, while the subject complement provides additional information about the subject.

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In the sentence 'Mark and John became the leaders of their club,' what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb is 'became.'

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What is the function of the linking verb 'was' in the sentence 'The angry bird was a hawk'?

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The linking verb 'was' connects the subject 'The angry bird' to the subject complement 'a hawk,' indicating that they are the same.

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Identify the subject and subject complement in the sentence: 'Brandon is a gifted athlete.'

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Subject: 'Brandon'; Subject Complement: 'athlete.'