To solve the problem of identifying sentences with a
subject complement, let's first understand what a subject complement is:
Definition of Subject Complement
A
subject complement is a word or group of words that follows a linking verb (such as "is," "was," "became," etc.) and describes or renames the subject. It typically answers the questions:
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What? (describes the subject)
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Who? (renames the subject)
Steps to Identify Subject Complements
1. Look for linking verbs in the sentence (e.g., "is," "was," "became," "seems").
2. Check if there is a word or phrase following the linking verb that either describes or renames the subject.
3. Circle the number of the sentence if it contains a subject complement.
Analysis of Each Sentence
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Final Answer
The sentences with subject complements 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 with answers.
