Question

write/circle the subject complement in each sentence. if you would like to write the subject and linking verb to help you, that is fine too. 8. india was the location where the diamond was originally mined. 9. the hope family was keeper of the stone for nearly a century. 10. the smithsonian institution is a famous museum. 11. in 2005 the stone was declared part of the stolen french blue crown jewel. 12. the crown jewels of england are the most famous gems in the world. 13. the jewels are symbols of the british monarchys power. 14. edward was an english king during the middle ages.

Explanation:

For each sentence, identify the subject (the do - er or thing the sentence is about) and the linking verb (a verb that connects the subject to a subject complement). Then write the subject and the linking verb.

Answer:

1. Subject: India; Linking Verb: was
2. Subject: The Hope family; Linking Verb: was
3. Subject: The Smithsonian Institution; Linking Verb: is
4. Subject: The stone; Linking Verb: was
5. Subject: The Crown jewels of England; Linking Verb: are
6. Subject: The jewels; Linking Verb: are
7. Subject: Edward; Linking Verb: was