subject complements - a noun, pronoun, or an adjective that completes the meaning of a linking verb- there are two types: predicate adjective and predicate nominative

Which sentence has a subject complement?1. I like penguins.2. The children were excited.3. We are going to the museum this weekend.

Subject Complements

We need to start thinking about sentences as

equations. Each “equation” needs three parts:

1. a subject 2. a verb 3. a complement

The “equation” for a linking verb sentence:

Subject Complements

predicate nominative-a noun or pronoun in the predicate that identifies or explains the subject of the linking verb

ex) I am a teacher.

Subject Complements

Now you try!

1. The boy was only a kindergartener.

2. Here is the paper.

Predicate Nominative Practice

Predicate Adjective-an adjective in the predicate that describes the subject of a linking verb

ex) I am happy.

Subject Complements

Now you try!

1. He seemed excited but nervous.

2. The tomato turned red on the vine.

Predicate Adjective Practice