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Description:

A subject complement refers to a word or a group of words that follows a linking verb and describes or identifies the subject. It provides additional information about the subject, completing the sentence by giving further details, characteristics, or qualities.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Predicate Nominative

In this sense, a subject complement acts as a predicate nominative, renaming or identifying the subject.

Example sentence: The winner of the singing competition is him. (Related products on Amazon)

Sense 2: Predicate Adjective

In this sense, a subject complement acts as a predicate adjective, describing or providing more information about the subject.

Example sentence: The flowers in the garden are beautiful. (Related products on Amazon)

Sense 3: Appositive

In this sense, a subject complement acts as an appositive, providing a noun or noun phrase that further describes or explains the subject.

Example sentence: My best friend, John, loves hiking. (Related products on Amazon)

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