Subject Complements Worksheet
A Grade 10 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and understanding subject complements, including predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives.
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Subject Complements Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the exercises on subject complements. A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject. There are two types: predicate nominatives (nouns or pronouns that rename the subject) and predicate adjectives (adjectives that describe the subject).
Underline the linking verb once and the subject complement twice in each sentence.
1. The old house seemed haunted.
2. My best friend is a talented musician.
3. The soup tasted delicious.
4. He became the new team captain.
5. The sky grew dark and stormy.
For each sentence, identify whether the subject complement is a predicate nominative (PN) or a predicate adjective (PA).
1. The winner of the competition was she.
Predicate Nominative
Predicate Adjective
2. Her voice sounded angelic.
Predicate Nominative
Predicate Adjective
3. The main dish was pasta with a creamy sauce.
Predicate Nominative
Predicate Adjective
Write two sentences using a predicate nominative and two sentences using a predicate adjective. Clearly label each type.
1. Predicate Nominative:
2. Predicate Nominative:
3. Predicate Adjective:
4. Predicate Adjective:
Read each statement and determine if it is true or false regarding subject complements.
1. All verbs can be followed by a subject complement.
True
False
2. A predicate nominative always renames the subject.
True
False
3. 'Is' is the only linking verb in English.
True
False
Read the following passage. Then, identify five sentences that contain a subject complement. For each sentence, write it out and then underline the linking verb once and the subject complement twice. Finally, identify whether the subject complement is a predicate nominative or a predicate adjective.
The old library was truly a treasure. Its towering shelves seemed endless, and the scent of aged paper felt comforting. For Sarah, the librarian, her job was a calling, not merely employment. She was a guardian of stories, a quiet presence among the bustling readers. The children often found her stories enchanting; her voice always sounded gentle and kind. Every book became a new adventure, and the library remained a sanctuary for all who entered.
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