subject complement
[/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt ˈkɑːmplɪmənt/]
nounpl: subject complements
predicativo do sujeito
1. A word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or renames the subject of the sentence
She is a teacher. (noun as subject complement)
Ela é uma professora. (nome como predicativo do sujeito)
2. An adjective that follows a linking verb and modifies the subject
The sky appears blue. (adjective as subject complement)
O céu parece azul. (adjetivo como predicativo do sujeito)
3. A pronoun that renames or refers back to the subject after a linking verb
It is I who called. (pronoun as subject complement)
Fui eu quem chamei. (pronome como predicativo do sujeito)
Subject complement is a fundamental concept in English grammar education taught in both American and Brazilian schools. The Portuguese equivalent 'predicativo do sujeito' is equally important in Portuguese language instruction, particularly for students learning formal grammar and composition.
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