The document discusses subject complements, which are nouns, pronouns, or adjectives that complete the meaning of a linking verb. There are two types of subject complements: predicate adjectives, which are adjectives that describe the subject of a linking verb, and predicate nominatives, which are nouns or pronouns that identify or explain the subject. Examples are provided to illustrate each type of subject complement.

1. 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.

2. 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:

3. predicate noun-a noun or pronoun in the
predicate that identifies or explains
the subject of the linking verb
ex) I am a teacher.

4. Now you try!
1. The boy was only a kindergartener.
2. Monarch butterflies are insects.

5. Predicate Adjective-an adjective in the
predicate that describes the subject
of a linking verb
ex) I am happy.

6. Now you try!
1. He seemed excited but nervous.
2. The tomato turned red on the vine.