When the verb in a sentence is a linking verb, such as be, seem, appear the element following the verb is called the subject complement (SC):
Paul is 12.
The subject complement typically denotes an attribute or property of the
subject. In this example, it denotes the age of the subject, Paul. Here are
some more examples of subject complements:
Subject complement
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My tea is cold.
Mr Johnson is an engineer.
The house appeared empty.
Paul is 12.
The subject complement typically denotes an attribute or property of the
subject. In this example, it denotes the age of the subject, Paul. Here are
some more examples of subject complements:
Subject complement
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My tea is cold.
Mr Johnson is an engineer.
The house appeared empty.
