／var／logmarcus chiu

Direct Object vs Subject Complement

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Direct Object

Subject Complement

direct object follows after action verb

subject complement follows after linking verb

Michelle felt sick

  • Subject = Michelle
  • Verb (Linking) = felt
  • Subject Complement = sick

Michelle felt her forehead

  • Subject = Michelle
  • Verb (action) = felt
  • Direct Object = her forehead