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Subject Complements. A noun, pronoun, or adjective that provides information about the subject when a linking verb is used. 2 Types of Subject Complements. Predicate Nominative A noun or pronoun that renames, identifies or explains the subject. (Only with LINKING Verbs)
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Subject Complements A noun, pronoun, or adjective that provides information about the subject when a linking verb is used.
2 Types of Subject Complements • Predicate Nominative • A noun or pronoun that renames, identifies or explains the subject. (Only with LINKING Verbs) • Ex: The top student isLuke. Linking Verb
2 Types of Subject Complements Cont. • Predicate Adjectives • An adjective in the predicate part of the sentence that modifies the subject. (only with linking verbs) • Ex: The car was green and rusted.
Identify the subject and its complement. Then label the object as a nominative or adjective. • The 13 year old girl was strong and fast. • The name of the town that was bombed is Dresden. • The main character in the book, Anthem, is Equality. • Christopher is a skinny man. • I am so frustrated today!