Name: ___________________________

Fi n d the Subject Complement

A subject complement is an adjective which follows a linking verb and modifies the subject of the sentence.
Example: The man became furious at the delay.
In this sentence, became is the linking verb. The subject complement is furious, as it modifies the subject of the
sentence man.

Circle the subject complements in the following sentences.

1. We are late as usual.

2. They might be happy to help.

3. The small dog is black and white.

4. The cat was afraid and ran under the bed.

5. She shall be hungry soon since she ate so little.

6. I am sure you are right.

7. You are being foolish if you leave now.

8. Do you feel tired?

9. He thought sadly they were lost.

10. James was winning and Tom looked tired.

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Name: ___________________________

Fi n d the Subject Complement

A subject complement is an adjective which follows a linking verb and modifies the subject of the sentence.
Example: The man became furious at the delay.
In this sentence, became is the linking verb. The subject complement is furious, as it modifies the subject of the
sentence man.

Circle the subject complements in the following sentences.

1. We are late as usual.

2. They might be happy to help.

3. The small dog is black and white.

4. The cat was afraid and ran under the bed.

5. She shall be hungry soon since she ate so little.

6. I am sure you are right.

7. You are being foolish if you leave now.

8. Do you feel tired?

9. He thought sadly they were lost.

10. James was winning and Tom looked tired.

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