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A subject complement is called a subject complement because it 'completes' the subject; it tells what the subject is or has become. A linking verb 'links' the object to the subject with further information about the subject.
When an action verb is used, how it is used determines if it is a linking verb.
Example action verbs that can be linking verbs:
feel: I feel fine. (I=fine, a linking verb); I feel the warm sand. (not a linking verb, I'm not and I don't become the sand)
appear: You appear happy. (you=happy, a linking verb); I look and you appear. (not a linking verb, there is no object)
grow: Jim grows taller every year. (Jim=taller, a linking verb); Jim grows roses. (not a linking verb, Jim is not and does not become roses)
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Give five examples of subject-linking verb-subject complement pattern?
A subject complement follows a linking verb and modifies or refers to the subject. It may be a noun (also known as a predicate noun or nominative) or an adjective (also known as a predicate adjective).A linking verb is a verb that acts as an equals sign, the object is a form of the subject (Mary is my sister. Mary=sister); or the subject becomes the object (Mary's feet got wet. feet->wet).Example sentences:1. This pizza is delicious.subject: pizzalinking verb: issubject complement: the adjective delicious2. I became a grandmother today, my daughter had her baby.subject: Ilinking verb: becamesubject complement: the noun grandmother3. My mother was valedictorian of her high school.subject: motherlinking verb: wassubject complement: the noun valedictorian4. Her face turned bright red.subject: facelinking verb: turnedsubject complement: the adjective red5. Our vacation was too short.subject: vacationlinking verb: wassubject complement: the adjective short
What is the subject complement in Joey is best dancer of the group?
The subject complement is the noun dancer.A subject complement is a noun, a pronoun, or an adjective that follows a linking verb and modifies or renames the subject.A linking verb acts as an equal sign, the subject is or becomes the object (Joey = dancer).A noun or pronoun functioning as a subject complement is called a predicate noun or a predicate nominative.An adjective functioning as a subject complement is called a predicate adjective.
What is a complement a noun a verb or an adjective?
A complement is a noun, a pronoun, or an adjective (or a phrase which acts as a noun or adjective).There are two types of complements in English grammar:The subject complement, which can be a noun or an adjective, follows a linking verb and further defines the subject of the sentence.Examples:Mr. Jones is the mayor. (mayor is the subject complement, a noun)The boy became sleepy. (sleepy is the subject complement, an adjective)The object complement similarly tells something about the direct object of a non-linking verb, and follows the object.Examples:We elected Tom our chairman. (chairman refers to Tom, and is a noun)They made the school larger. (larger refers to school, and is an adjective)
What is the difference between a subject complement and a predicate?
The predicate is what is said about the subject.e.g. In "Joanne went to the shopping mall." ... 'went to the shopping mall' is the predicate.An adjective descibes a noun or pronoun. "Joanne bought some red roses." ... 'red' is an adjective.
What is the noun in the sentence 'Will they be angry'?
There is no noun in the sentence:will = verb (auxiliary)they = pronoun (subject of the sentence)be = verbangry = adjective (subject complement)
Does a subject complement follow a linking verb not an action verb?
Yes, a subject complement follows a linking verb and not an action verb.
Is sat and action verb?
"Sat" is a verb, but it is not an action verb. It is a linking verb that connects the subject (the doer of the action) to the subject complement (describes or renames the subject).
Does verb or verb phrases follow a linking or action verb?
Verb phrases can follow both linking and action verbs. Linking verbs are followed by a subject complement, which can include verb phrases to describe the subject. Action verbs are followed by the direct object, which can also include verb phrases to further explain the action.
Is go an action verb or a linking verb?
"Go" can function as both an action verb and a linking verb. As an action verb, it indicates physical movement. As a linking verb, it connects the subject to a subject complement that describes or renames the subject.
What follow a linking or action verd?
Nothing, a Direct Object, or an Indirect Object with a following Direct Object. Any of these three are possible.
Can adverbs follow a linking or action verb?
Yes, adverbs modifying a verb can apply to a linking verb or an action verb. Examples:linking verb: He is always the first one in.actin verb: He runs every Monday after school.
Is stood a linking verb?
No, "stood" is not a linking verb. It is an action verb that shows an action of standing. Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement and do not show action.
Is were an action or linking verb?
"Was" is a linking verb. It is used to connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes or renames the subject.
A direct object can only complement an action verb not a linking verb?
Yes, that's correct. There's no action in a linking verb so there can't be a direct object. A linking verb (usually the verb 'be') is followed by either a Complement clause element, (John is a doctor) or an Adverbial clause element, (John is in the garden). In John kicked the ball, the transitive verb is 'kicked' and the direct object is 'the ball'. Hope that helps.
Can a noun follow a linking or action verb?
A noun can follow both a linking verb and an action verb. When it follows a linking verb, it's called a predicate nominative. Ex: Henry is a teacher. When a noun follows an action verb, it's called a direct object. Ex: Kevin threw the ball.
What is the subject complement in the sentence They gave their dog to a farmer?
There is no subject complement because there is no linking verb. Gave is an action verb.
Is felt a action verb?
No, "felt" is not an action verb. It is a linking verb that connects the subject (the one feeling) to the complement (the emotion being felt).
