What is a subject complement?
Subject Complements

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or renames the subject of the sentence.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'
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blue
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role does a subject complement play in a sentence?
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It provides additional information about the subject, often describing its state or identity.
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What is the difference between a subject complement and a direct object?
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A subject complement follows a linking verb and describes the subject, while a direct object follows an action verb and receives the action.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'
Back
sweet
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of verbs are typically followed by subject complements?
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Linking verbs, such as 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' and 'become.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog is barking loudly.'
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The dog
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