Direct Objects Vs Subject Complements

Subject Complements Direct Objects Subject complements are one of the easiest things to identify in a sentence besides the subject and the verb. Things get tricky, however, when you introduce direct objects because subject complements are often confused with them.Remember: Subject Complements come after linking verbs (be: am / is / are / was / were) and rename or describe the subject.Example: The Hunger Games is a series about Katniss Everdeen.(The Hunger Games is what? Series)Remember: Direct Objects follow action words (like run, jump, eat) and receive the action.Example: Suzanne Collins wrote The Hunger Games.(Suzanne Collins wrote what? The Hunger Games.) Directions: Below are sentences containing either direct objects or subject complements. I have identified the direct objects (DO) and subject complements (SC). All you need to do is tell me which type of noun it is. My oldest brother is a pediatric doctor at County Hospital.(Brother is what? Doctor) DO SC Hank gave the postmaster five dollarsfor postage.(Hank gave what? Dollars) DO SC Dr. Hawkins stitched the cuton her finger.(Dr. Hawkins stitched what? Cut) DO SC The winners of the marathon were this pair of girls.(Winners were what? Pair) DO SC The former astronaut was also a professor at a nearby university.(The astronaut was what? Professor) DO SC Now it's your turn! For each of the following sentences, you need to do two things.1. Identify the Direct Object or Subject Complement.2. Tell me whether it is a Direct Object (D.O) or Subject Complement (S.C.) I threw the ball for my dog. 1. Identify the DO or SC2. Label it as a DO or SC The princess of that tiny country is a college student at the university. 1. Identify the DO or SC2. Label it as a DO or SC The new rock band is Seven Penguins. 1. Identify the DO or SC2. Label it as a DO or SC Millie and Seymour baked a delicious cake. 1. Identify the DO or SC2. Label it as a DO or SC Write one sentence with a subject complement, and one sentence with a direct object.