Question

exercise 14 writing subject complements
complete each sentence below by adding a subject complement. add any other words that
you feel are necessary to make your sentences clear. on the line before each word group,
identify the complement in your completed sentence. write p.n. for predicate nominative or
p.a. for predicate adjective. hint: some sentences need a compound complement.
ex. p.a. 1. the river was wide and deep.
______ 1. suddenly, the sky became very dark and very gloomy.
____ 2. my favorite food is ____________________________.
____ 3. is that man _____________; or ____________________?
____ 4. nancy looked _____________; but __________________.
____ 5. the winner of the race was ____________________________.
____ 6. two inventions that changed the world are ______; and __________.
____ 7. remain __________________________________ to your friends.
____ 8. the mountains appear _____________ yet __________________.
____ 9. today the weather seems __________________________________.
____10. is ms. ramillo a ________________________________________?

Explanation:

Each sentence is completed with a subject complement, labeled as p.a. (predicate adjective, describes the subject) or p.n. (predicate nominative, renames the subject) as appropriate. Compound complements are used where hinted.

Answer:

p.a. 1. Suddenly, the sky became very dark and gloomy.
p.n. 2. My favorite food is spicy chicken ramen.
p.n. 3. Is that man our new coach; or the school principal?
p.a. 4. Nancy looked tired and drained; but still determined to finish.
p.n. 5. The winner of the race was a young, first-time competitor.
p.n. 6. Two inventions that changed the world are the printing press; and the internet.
p.a. 7. Remain loyal and trustworthy to your friends.
p.a. 8. The mountains appear snow-capped and majestic yet quiet and remote.
p.a. 9. Today the weather seems warm and breezy.
p.n. 10. Is Ms. Ramillo a dedicated high school teacher?