Subject Complement Worksheets and Exercises

May 16, 2025 by Harper

Subject complements are an essential part of English grammar, helping to complete the meaning of a sentence. They follow linking verbs such as “be,” “seem,” or “become,” and provide additional information about the subject. In these worksheets and exercises, you’ll practice identifying and using subject complements to enhance your understanding of sentence structure. Let’s get started with some engaging exercises that will help you master subject complements!

Don’t forget to check out this lesson to better understand the key concepts of subject complements: Subject Complement

Subject Complement Worksheets

1. Underline the subject complement in each sentence.

Subject Complement Worksheets - identifyingPin

Answer Key:

  1. The cake looks delicious.

  2. She is a doctor.

  3. The weather became cold.

  4. My brother seems happy.

  5. The flowers smell sweet.

  6. He feels tired after the workout.

  7. The movie was exciting.

  8. She is my best friend.

  9. The room feels warm.

  10. The food tastes delicious.

  11. The sky looks clear.

  12. The test was easy.

  13. The music sounds beautiful.

  14. He appears confident.

  15. The kids are excited.

2. Fill in the blank with an appropriate subject complement from the box.

 

Subject Complement Worksheets - fill in the blankPin

Answer Key:

  1. beautiful

  2. friendly

  3. tired

  4. stronger

  5. clean

  6. excited

  7. interesting

  8. relaxed

  9. entertaining

  10. talented

Subject Complement Exercises

Subject Complement Exercise 1: Choose the correct subject complement to complete the sentence.

  1. She is _______ (a teacher / teacher).

  2. The flowers smell _______ (good / well).

  3. He looks _______ (sad / sadly).

  4. The meal tastes _______ (delicious / deliciously).

  5. The cat seems _______ (happy / happily).

  6. The dress looks _______ (beautiful / beautifully).

  7. They became _______ (angry / angrily) after the match.

  8. The movie was _______ (interesting / interestingly).

  9. The room feels _______ (comfortable / comfortably).

  10. The food tastes _______ (bad / badly).

Answer Key:

  1. She is a teacher.

  2. The flowers smell good.

  3. He looks sad.

  4. The meal tastes delicious.

  5. The cat seems happy.

  6. The dress looks beautiful.

  7. They became angry after the match.

  8. The movie was interesting.

  9. The room feels comfortable.

  10. The food tastes bad.

Subject Complement Exercise 2: Identify and correct the error in the subject complement.

  1. She is a good singer, but she sings good.

  2. The movie is really bored, but it is not bad.

  3. The dog looks sadly today.

  4. His story seems interestingly.

  5. The child looks tiredly after playing.

  6. The flowers look beautiful, but they don’t smell goodly.

  7. He is a strong person, but he feels weakly.

  8. The dog looks happyly when it sees its owner.

  9. The teacher is always patient, but she looks patient today.

  10. The dinner was wonderful, but the dessert tastes badly.

Answer Key:

  1. She is a good singer, but she sings well.

  2. The movie is really boring, but it is not bad.

  3. The dog looks sad today.

  4. His story seems interesting.

  5. The child looks tired after playing.

  6. The flowers look beautiful, but they don’t smell good.

  7. He is a strong person, but he feels weak.

  8. The dog looks happy when it sees its owner.

  9. The teacher is always patient, but she looks impatient today.

  10. The dinner was wonderful, but the dessert tastes bad.

Subject Complement Exercise 3: Create a sentence using the subject complement in each prompt.

  1. Use a noun subject complement to describe someone’s job.

  2. Use an adjective subject complement to describe a feeling.

  3. Use a noun subject complement to describe an object.

  4. Use an adjective subject complement to describe an emotion.

  5. Use a noun subject complement to describe a relationship.

  6. Use an adjective subject complement to describe a color.

  7. Use a noun subject complement to describe an animal.

  8. Use an adjective subject complement to describe the weather.

  9. Use a noun subject complement to describe a place.

  10. Use an adjective subject complement to describe a situation.

Suggested Answer:

  1. She is a teacher at the local school.

  2. He feels nervous before the big presentation.

  3. The book is a gift from my friend.

  4. She is happy with the results of her exam.

  5. They are best friends who have known each other for years.

  6. The walls are blue, giving the room a calm feel.

  7. The dog is a Labrador, friendly and energetic.

  8. The weather is cold today, perfect for a cozy sweater.

  9. The park is a beautiful spot for a picnic.

  10. The situation is complicated, and no one knows how to solve it.

Latest posts by Harper (see all)