Subject Complement: Forms of beAm, is, are, was, were, being, been Other Linking Verbs Appear, feel, look, sound, seem, smell, taste, grow, become,

Subject Complement:

Forms of beAm, is, are, was, were, being, been Other Linking Verbs Appear, feel, look, sound, seem, smell, taste, grow, become, remain

Predicate Noun:

Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania. (Defines the subject)

Predicate Noun: The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg. (Renames)

Predicate Adjective:

Philadelphia cheesesteaks are great.

Predicate Adjective: The Liberty Bell is historic.

 Writers use subject complements because they can provide important information and vivid details about the subjects.

1.Chicago is the Windy City.

2. This nickname is a reference to loud and windy promoters.

3.Denver is the Mile-High City.

5.Paris became the City of Light long ago.

6.It looks so beautiful at night.

7.Chicago, is the Windy City.

8.Its rose gardens smell fragrant.

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