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Complements
Subjective Complements
Pre-Test
A score of 90% or better on this test indicates a mastery of the skills for which this test has been designed.
DIRECTIONS: In the blanks provided, write the number of the sentence pattern which
identifies the sentence structure. Use the numbers of the sentence patterns listed here.
- Subject/Noun N - Verb V
- Subject/Noun-Linking Verb LV - Adjective ADJ (complement)
- Subject/Noun-Liking Verb-Noun or Pronoun (complement)
- Subject/Noun-Verb-Adverb ADV
EXAMPLES: 3 1. Gerald N is LV the captain N [of the team] PP.
4 2. Mr. Golden N paced V nervously ADV [around the room] PP. 1 3. The dog N slept V [in front of the fire] PP. 2 4. The scene N was LV beautiful ADJ.
__ 1. Martha’s speech was persuasive.
__ 2. Helen is the girl in the red coat.
__ 3. The guest speaker was Gore Vidal.
__ 4. Bridget seems happy about the decision.
__ 5. The baby calf wobbled awkwardly toward its mother.
__ 6. The fire occurred in the middle of the night.
__ 7. At what hour did Leonard arrive?
__ 8. Jasper remained sullen after our argument.
__ 9. I feel tall after my stretching exercises.
__ 10. Jonathan is Joseph’s twin.
__ 11. His home was his castle.
__ 12. Mother became irate with our antics.
__ 13. Bob felt ill after the party.
__ 14. Your suggestion sounds good to me.
__ 15. Father was dejected after losing his job.
__ 16. Their efforts will prove beneficial on bringing about change.
__ 17. The captain of the football team is Richard Horvath.
__ 18. The account of your trip sound exciting.
__ 19. The woman walking toward our house appears to be Mrs. Goodsail.
__ 20. My cousin is a stranger to this part of California.
Answers on the last page.
When adverbs follow these verbs, the verb is not identified as a linking verb.
PATTERN: Subject Verb Adverb EXAMPLE: Subject Verb Adverb Prep. Phrases Jonathan stood nervously in front of the class. EXAMPLE: Subject Verb Adj. (Sub. Comp.) Prep. Phrases Jonathan became nervous in front of the class. EXAMPLE: Subject LV Adj. (Sub. Comp.) Prep. Phrases Jonathan stood tall in front of the class.
The adverb which follows the verb refers to the action of the verb. The last two examples illustrate adjectives following linking verbs.
Pre-Test
A score of 90% or better on this test indicates a mastery of the skills for which this test has been designed.
DIRECTIONS: In the blanks provided, write the number if the sentence pattern which
identifies the sentence structure. Use the numbers of the sentence patterns listed here.
- Subject/Noun N - Verb V
- Subject/Noun-Linking Verb LV - Adjective ADJ (complement)
- Subject/Noun-Liking Verb-Noun or Pronoun (complement)
- Subject/Noun-Verb-Adverb ADV
EXAMPLE: 1 1. Henry N laughed V [at the clown] PP.
4 2. Mark N stood V anxiously [before the judge] PP. 3 3. The man N [in the dark coat] PP is LV the prisoner N. 2 4. The milk N taste LV sour ADJ.
__ 1. In the midst of turmoil, Stephanie remained calm.
__ 2. She was the queen of the ball.
__ 3. The tree in our front yard grew tall and strong.
__ 4. Mother seemed happy with our plans for a holiday.
__ 5. My instructor was in a dither about the lost books.
__ 6. The bread baking the oven smells good.
__ 7. Alicia turned pale at the sight of the dissected frog.
__ 8. The committee’s efforts proved helpful in collecting funds for underprivileged children.
Pre-Test Answers
- 2 6. 1 11. 3 16.
- 3 7. 1 12. 2 17.
- 3 8. 2 13. 2 18.
- 2 9. 2 14. 2 19.
- 4 10. 3 15. 2 20.
- 2 7. 2 13. Post-Test Answers
- 3 8. 2 14.
- 2 9. 2 15.
- 2 10. 3 16.
- 1 11. 2 17.
- 2 12. 4 18.
