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Subject Complement:Subject Complement:
Subject Complement:Subject Complement:
Forms of be Am, is, are, was, were, being, been
Other Linking Verbs
Appear, feel, look, sound, seem, smell, taste, grow, become, remain
Predicate Noun:Predicate Noun:
Predicate Noun:Predicate Noun:
Philadelphia is the largest city in
Pennsylvania.
(Defines the subject)
Predicate Noun:Predicate Noun:
The capital of Pennsylvania is
Harrisburg.
(Renames)
Predicate Adjective:Predicate Adjective:
Predicate Adjective:Predicate Adjective:
Philadelphia cheesesteaks are
great.
Predicate Adjective:Predicate Adjective:
The Liberty Bell is historic.
Writers use subject Writers use subject complements because complements because they can provide they can provide important information important information and vivid details about and vivid details about the subjects.the subjects.
1.1. Chicago is the Chicago is the Windy City. Windy City.
2.2. This nickname is This nickname is a reference to loud a reference to loud and windy and windy promoters. promoters.
3.3. Denver is the Mile-Denver is the Mile-High City. High City.
5.5. Paris became the Paris became the City of Light long ago. City of Light long ago.
6.6. It looks so It looks so beautiful at night. beautiful at night.
7.7. Chicago, is the Chicago, is the Windy City. Windy City.
8.8. Its rose gardens Its rose gardens smell fragrant. smell fragrant.