Subject Complements
First, let's understand what a subject complement is:
* Subject complements are words or phrases that follow a linking verb (like "be," "seem," "become," "appear") and re-identify or describe the subject of the sentence.
* They provide more information about the subject, telling us *what* the subject is or *what* the subject is like.
Compound Subject Complements
A compound subject complement is simply two or more subject complements joined together. They work in the same way as a regular subject complement, but provide multiple descriptions or identifications of the subject.
Examples
Here are some examples to illustrate:
* "The flowers are beautiful and fragrant."
* "Beautiful" and "fragrant" are both subject complements describing the flowers.
* "My favorite hobbies are painting and writing."
* "Painting" and "writing" are both subject complements, identifying what the speaker's favorite hobbies are.
* "He seems happy and relaxed."
* "Happy" and "relaxed" are both subject complements describing how he seems.
* "The weather today is cold and windy."
* "Cold" and "windy" are both subject complements describing the weather.
Key Points:
* Compound subject complements are joined by coordinating conjunctions like "and," "or," and "but."
* They always follow a linking verb.
* They add detail and variety to your writing by providing multiple perspectives on the subject.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any further questions!