Subject and object complement
Définition :
complement is part of the predicate of a sentence and describes either the subject of the sentence or the direct object.
Subject Complement
Définition :
subject complement is the adjective, noun, or pronoun that follows a linking verb and describes or renames the subject of the sentence
The coplement can take two forms
Predicate nominative(noun , pronoun)
Predicate adjective(adjective)
Predicate nominative
The noun should refer to the subject
*He is a footballer (predicate nominative)
* It (subj) was(LV) he who won the game.(subject complement pronoun)
Remarque : Don't mistake a subject complement for a direct object
Only linking verbs can have subject complements. If the verb is action, then the word that answers the question what? or who? after the subject + verb is a direct object.
Predicate adjective
Robert and John seemed happy( Predicate adjetive)
Exemple :
The light in the chapel was warm and soft.(predicate adjective)
Mrs. Rigney was my fourth-grade teacher.(PN)
My fourth-grade teacher was exceptionally kind(PA).
Object complement
Définition :
an object complement is a word or phrase (usually a noun, pronoun, or adjective) that comes after a direct object and renames, describes, or locates it.It answers the question What ?
Exemple :
The blanket kept the pig warm.
I prefer my coffee black.
We all consider her unworthy.
I declare this centre open.
We consider fish spoiled once it smells like what it is.
To obtain a man's opinion of you, make him mad.
They elected Martin their president.
Complément :
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