Subject Complements

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which describes or identifies the subject. Example: 'He was happy.' Here, 'was' is the linking verb.

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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. Example: 'Rainbows are beautiful.' Here, 'beautiful' is the subject complement.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is a teacher.'

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The linking verb is 'is.'

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'She is a teacher.'

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The subject complement is 'teacher.'

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What role does a subject complement play in a sentence?

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A subject complement describes or renames the subject, providing more information about it.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog is barking loudly.'

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The subject is 'The dog.'

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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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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'They were excited about the trip.'

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The linking verb is 'were.'

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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The subject complement is 'sweet.'

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What is an example of a sentence with a subject complement?

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Example: 'He became a doctor.' Here, 'a doctor' is the subject complement.