[Grammar] subjective complements

[jessf21]

I understand that a subjective complement may be an adjective or a noun.

My question is can a subjective complement be a pronoun or an adverb?

For example: is the adverb 'here' in the following sentence considered a subjective complement?

Joe is here.


How about a pronoun? Can that be a subjective complement? If yes, please provide an example.

Thanks

 

[TheParser]

***** NOT A TEACHER *****

Hello, Jess:

I am old. (adjective)

I am a retiree. (noun)

I am he/him. (pronoun)

*****

I am here:

I = subject.

am = this is not the linking verb "be." It is a full verb meaning something like "to exist."

here. = adverb. Tells where I am (exist).


HAVE A NICE DAY!

 

[jessf21]

***** NOT A TEACHER *****

Hello, Jess:

I am old. (adjective)

I am a retiree. (noun)

I am he/him. (pronoun)

*****

I am here:

I = subject.

am = this is not the linking verb "be." It is a full verb meaning something like "to exist."

here. = adverb. Tells where I am (exist).


HAVE A NICE DAY!

Aha! Using the word "exist" to check whether be is used as a linking verb or (full?) verb is a very helpful trick.

THANK YOU!