1. subject complements - a noun, pronoun, or an adjective that completes the meaning of a linking verb - there are two types: predicate adjective and predicate nominative Which sentence has a subject complement? 1. I like penguins. 2. The children were excited. 3. We are going to the museum this weekend.

2. We need to start thinking about sentences as equations. Each “equation” needs three parts: 1. a subject2. a verb3. a complement The “equation” for a linking verb sentence:

3. predicate nominative-a noun or pronoun in the predicate that identifies or explains the subject of the linking verb ex) I am a teacher.

4. Now you try! 1. The boy was only a kindergartener. 2. Here is the paper.

5. Predicate Adjective-an adjective in the predicate that describes the subject of a linking verb ex) I am happy.

6. Now you try! 1. He seemed excited but nervous. 2. The tomato turned red on the vine.