Subject Complement
A subject complement is usually a noun or an
adjective that
follows a verb like to be, to become, to
appear, to feel, to look, to
smell, to taste, etc. (These are called linking
verbs.)
Examples (subject complements in bold):
 Ben is a policeman.
(is - linking verb)
I am
fine. (am - linking verb)
That
pie smells delicious. (smells - linking
verb)
Interactive example:
| Ella
was a ghost. She
appeared at 12 and looked stunning.
[show me the subject complements] |
See also:
Glossary of grammatical terms
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