Subject, Verb, Complement, Modifier
Definition of Subject, Verb, Complement, Modifier 1. Subject Subject is about what or who is spoken in the sentence or clause also predicate explain something about the subject. Subjects can be people, animals, objects, or abstract concepts. 2. Verb Verb is a word that serves to indicate the action of the subject, indicating an event or state. 3. Complement Complement is a sentence element, which serves to complete parts or elements of other sentences, such as subject, predicate, and object. Complement can be a noun, a phrase, or a clause. A complement, cannot be the subject of a sentence if it is converted into a passive sentence. This is in contrast to objects that can generally be subjects when converted into passive sentences. Complements can follow the verb be, or other linking verbs like seem or become. Complements can also follow the clause object. 4. Modifier Modifier is a word, phrase or clause in English that has a function as an a...