Task: Identify the sentences that contain a subject complement.
#### What is a Subject Complement?
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subject complement is a word or group of words that follows a linking verb (such as "is," "was," "became," etc.) and renames or describes the subject. It provides additional information about the subject, essentially completing the meaning of the sentence.
#### Steps to Solve:
1. Identify the linking verbs in each sentence.
2. Check if there is a word or phrase following the linking verb that renames or describes the subject.
3. Circle the sentences that contain a subject complement.
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Analysis of Each Sentence:
1.
Mrs. McCoy is the best teacher at our school.
- Linking verb:
is
- Subject complement:
the best teacher at our school (describes Mrs. McCoy)
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This sentence has a subject complement.
2.
After they tasted the dish, both cooks agreed to discard it.
- No linking verb present.
- No subject complement.
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This sentence does not have a subject complement.
3.
She was delighted you invited her to the party.
- Linking verb:
was
- Subject complement:
delighted (describes "she")
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This sentence has a subject complement.
4.
Everyone likes talking about themselves.
- No linking verb present.
- No subject complement.
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This sentence does not have a subject complement.
5.
All in all, Vivian has been very helpful to the family.
- No linking verb present.
- No subject complement.
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This sentence does not have a subject complement.
6.
The poodle became excited when its owner got its leash.
- Linking verb:
became
- Subject complement:
excited (describes the poodle)
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This sentence has a subject complement.
7.
They are going outside when it stops raining.
- No linking verb present.
- No subject complement.
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This sentence does not have a subject complement.
8.
He felt tired after so many hours at the gym.
- Linking verb:
felt
- Subject complement:
tired (describes "he")
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This sentence has a subject complement.
9.
The singer will be performing at the theater on Tuesday.
- No linking verb present.
- No subject complement.
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This sentence does not have a subject complement.
10.
It was someone else who rang the doorbell.
- Linking verb:
was
- Subject complement:
someone else (renames "it")
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This sentence has a subject complement.
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Final Answer:
The sentences with a subject complement are:
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1, 3, 6, 8, 10
Boxed Answer:
$$
\boxed{1, 3, 6, 8, 10}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subject complement worksheet.
