Dear Jennifer, you are really one of the best teachers in my learning your native language...You are so kind, modest and intelligent... I admire watching your video very much!...
For me, happiness is living in the present moment and being greatful for all the things that make my life have sense. Right now, watching your video is one way of happiness because it allows me to continue learning as well as improve my English knowledge. Thanks 🙏
I love your mindset! Thanks for sharing. Suggestion: Right now, watching your video is one way to achieve happiness because it allows me to continue learning as well as improve my knowledge of English. (You could end the sentence after "learning.")
Ma'am! You teach really beautiful. I am not a native of English and my younger brother has just joined an English course. I referred him your channel, he loved your teaching and the lessons. Thank you very much!
@@Englishwithjennifer I am obliged Ma'am. Interestingly, my teacher told me to watch your channel. I told my brother to watch your channel. My brother will tell others to watch your channel. They will tell others. The chain will continue and a lot will be benefited from the channel. This shows that you are really a hard worker and blessed with a unique style of teaching.😀💖
Jennifer is great. She is passionate about teaching. This lesson is incredibly helpful. One of my goals in life is to become fluent in English. For me happiness is being content with what God has blessed you! Please check! Thanks! Stay blessed and happy!
Hi Hilal. Good examples (and kind ones, too). Suggestion: For me, happiness is being content with what God has blessed me with! or For me, happiness is being content with whatever God has blessed me with!
Ma'am, my teacher said that subject complements can also follow an object, which was very new to me. She gave an example sentence for that. "He played the game fearless." Here, 'fearless' describes the state of mind of the subject 'he'. Could you please explain more about it? Where can we see and use this kind of sentences?
We can break or bend some of the so-called rules in everyday English. Personally, I'd go with these variations: He played the game fearlessly. (SVOA) He was fearless during the game/while playing the game. (SVCA) I see subject complements after linking verbs only. As long as we build sentences clearly, then all is well. :)
Hi Jennifer good to see you As always your videos help me a lot Thank you for your videos that help millions of people You're a fantastic teacher I hope you have a great weekend my dear teacher 😉🇧🇷 take care
Hello Jennifer! Nice to see you! Thanks a lot for the lesson! The main idea is clear but remembering all of the definitions of the subject complements is not easy. It'll take me some time. I could finish your sample sentences something like that: One of my goals in life is to have mastered English. For me, happiness is the money and freedom:)
I'm glad you watched it, Sergei. Thank you. The lesson will heighten your awareness. As you read more sentences, you'll learn to recognize the syntax. Think about how the ideas were put together. Then you can use similar patterns in your writing. You'll have better variety and more accurate grammar.😃 Good ideas in your examples! You don't need the perfect infinitive in #1. That would suggest the past. Corrections: 1. One of my goals in life is to master English. 2. For me, happiness is money and freedom. / For me, happiness is having money and freedom./ For me, happiness is having enough money and freedom.
@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you, Jennifer! Got it. I try to avoid errors but make them. Thanks much for your help! I always think of your corrections and suggestions to my texts and work through them.
Thank you Jennifer, when we say that the subject is equivalent to its complement , Can I understand this concept as if these two are the same person or thing , so we are just referring to the same person or thing but with different names or different definition ?? * My most embarrassing moment was when I showed up at the dinner party. Can I consider to be an adverb clause telling us when was my most embarrassing moment? it is like restating this sentence by saying( my most embarrasing moment was on last friday). on last friday is a prepositional phrase working as an adverb answering when, and when I showed up at the party is another type of adverb , which is an adverb clause working as an adverb answeing when.
The complement defines the subject: I am a teacher. >> I = teacher But subject complements aren't just nouns: I am happy. >> I = happy In the example you selected, "when I showed up at the wrong dinner party" is actually used as a noun clause. Noun clauses behave like nouns. They can be subjects, objects, and subject complements. a) The embarrassing moment was awkward. >> complement = awkward b) The embarrassing moment was when I showed up at the wrong dinner party. >> complement = when I showed up at the wrong dinner party Subject complements can be nouns (noun phrases and clauses), pronouns, gerunds, infinitives, and prepositional phrases (often idiomatic ones). Some sources also recognize adverb phrases as complements. Here's a test: What was your most embarrassing moment? (Answer to "What?") >> It was when I went to the wrong dinner party. Therefore, I see that as a noun clause.
Thanks a lot for your thorough and rich answer. I would say that a noun clause ( a type of nouns) can work as an adverb sometimes too like some simple and straightforward nouns can act as an adverb. For example [ I will study tomorrow] tomorrow falls into the category of nouns, but it is working as an averb here answering when. If it wasn't working as an adverb sometimes, we wouldn't use it to modify an adjectives sometimes (adjective complement) , And we all know that what modifies an adjective should be an adverb. For example / I am sad that I failed my test. So, in my opinion it can work as nouns as well as adverbs depending on the context. Sorry for having gotten into lots of discussion🌷.
I left a comment here a couple of days ago, and it appears to have done a vanishing trick. I complimented your fine lesson on complements. To get back to a sentence we discussed before, (She grew up listening to country music) "listening to country music" definitely looks like the subject complement. "Grew up" being the verb and "listening to country music" being the phrase that acts as the subject complement.
I had another teacher ask me about that recently. I'm ready to leave the argument over whether that's a complement or an adverbial. I think it's simply important to accept the pattern as is and use it: grow up (doing something). The other important thing is to recognize the difference: 1) grow up listening to country music = while you were growing up 2) grow up to be a country music singer = after you grew up Similarly, a person can grow up poor. (grow up in poverty) = Is that adjective a complement or an adverbial? Again, like example 1, it's important to recognize that while the person was growing up, s/he was poor.
@@Englishwithjennifer Yes, the "listening to country music"' part from that now famous sentence is actually a reduced adverbial clause, but I still think that acts as a subject complement, too. Thankfully not all subject complements are so puzzling.
I have lessons 1-65 (for A1). I have lessons 66-120 (for A2). Most of my videos are B1-B2. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/ Anything identified as advanced is B2-C1.
Hello , Mam , we know the rule that we can't separate subject by placing comma , how can this sentence be correct ? Ex: That formality produces neglect ,has been long observed. What is the reason of placing comma in the above example ?
I wouldn't separate the subject from the verb with a comma. Correct variations: That formality produces neglect, and this has been long observed. It has been long observed that such a formality produces neglect.
Hi. Not all agree. There can be confusion over complements vs. adverbials, but I see these kinds of sentences as SVA. The adverbials are a special kind because they're necessary. Many adverbials are simply providing additional information about time, place, manner, etc. Adverbials of location tend to fit this pattern after linking verbs: She's upstairs. She's in her room. In contrast, if a prepositional phrase is idiomatic in meaning, then it's likely a subject complement after a linking verb: She's on cloud nine. = She's happy. She's delighted. She's ecstatic. SVC
@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you for the reply, ma'am. My teacher had said the same too. But, when I was reading about the sentence patterns on the Cambridge site yesterday, I happened to see that 'Subject complements can be adjective phrases, noun phrases, *adverb phrases* or prepositional phrases.' Also, they have given the sentence 'I'm upstairs.' as an example sentence for that.
At one point, I had understood the same. I wondered if adverbs like "upstairs" were really complements. It was because some sources showed examples like that. But with more research and thought, I've come to see them as SVA. It's just that those adverbials are obligatory and not optional. Again, subject complements need to define or redefine the subject. This is my understanding. :)
@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you for the reply, ma'am. I have a RU-vid channel and I have been posting some videos related to English vocabulary for a few months. Making videos related to English grammar and helping Tamil (my mother tongue) students learn English is my dream and goal. I want to learn them all to teach them flawless English. I think when it comes to teaching, we should be more responsible. That's why I am asking you about these nuances. Once again, thank you so much for your time and response, ma'am.
Hello. Have you watched my videos on prepositions? I often share collocations. Here's the link. ru-vid.com/group/PLfQSN9FlyB6TT9yUCjC6QLTMphzLq2Ay0 Regards!
Hello Ms . Can you make a vedio about gerund form of a verb to make a subject or object in sentence and use a possessive noun or possessive adjective befor the gerund to specify the person being talked about please???
Please see these lesson on gerunds. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c3-Hhv2Xu3s.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3bX-QbXz-uc.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m4HjWXC7Z14.htmlsi=GjS6gn3a8i4OFtaE I'll ask members to vote on a topic for the September livestream. Maybe we'll practice gerunds. :)
In your example, it sounds more natural to use the simple past. An action wasn't completed. However, consider this: Last summer was difficult for Jeremy. He wasn't attending classes regularly at that time because he had to care for his mother. Patreon members have a live Q&A today. :) You're welcome to sign up and join.
That's not silly at all. Tennis is a wonderful way to stay active and social. Gerunds can certainly be complements, but also know the infinitive is commonly used for goals and dreams: My goal is to become a better tennis player. It's just a preference. Maybe it sounds more like an intention and suggests completion, but both the gerund and infinitive are possible, in my opinion.
I don't see "me" as a logical completion. How about these variations? He seems to be himself. He seems (to be) fine. He seems (to be) happy. He seems to be just like his brother. He seems to be a lot like me.
@Englishwithjennifer in the last sentence, why are we using the object case of "I" instead of the subject case? Is it because I "to be" is a preposition here? Or anything else?
In everyday English, we use the object pronouns to identify ourselves in statements with THAT/THIS + BE: See that photo? That's me. Is this you too? Yes, this is me at age 5. Is this a school photo? Yes, that's me in the first row. (OR: There I am in the first row.) "Seems to be me" doesn't make sense on its own, and "seems to be I" sounds unnatural.
@Englishwithjennifer Thank you for your reply!! Yes, actually, I am practicing subject complement, and this statement is hypothetical. I asked you this for a better understanding of the subject. Though it sounds unnatural (as we do not use this sentence in our daily life), is it safe to say that using "I" is grammatically compliant? Also, thanks for your other examples! I never noticed (even while speaking) that we use object form rather than subject form. I have a question regarding that : kindly bear with this long text. In the first sentence, we are using "that" as object in the first line. Perhaps that is we why we are using "me" to ensure object complement. However, in the second question, is "this" the object of the sentence? If no, then wouldn't it be grammatically correct (though it may sound very awkward) to say this is "I" at the age of 5.
Just like the proper, formal way to identify ourselves on the phone ("This is she/he."), I think the subject pronouns are correct. However, the phone example is the only case where I would actually use this pattern in 2023. I simply wouldn't say, "That is I," when pointing to myself in a photo. Likely, it's become standard and acceptable to say "That's me/That's him./Etc." But it was probably the rule way back when to use subject pronouns after linking verbs. Who knows which decade or generation that was?
Thanks a lot for the kind words. 😊 Please consider joining my RU-vid membership program if you'd like practice tasks twice a week. The written tasks often target grammar. If you see the JOIN button, then the program is available in your country/region. Regards!
Yes. I have two lessons on object and adjective complements. They're currently available only on Patreon. Super Membership starts at $10/month. www.patreon.com/englishwithjennifer
Cooking skills are a wonderful thing to have! You can shorten that and say, "One of my goals in life is to be a Master Chef." The infinitive phrase becomes the subject complement.
Yes, in 2020 I released the first version for Super Members on RU-vid. Since then, I decided to update it and share it publicly. However, the lessons on adjective and object complements will be moved to Super Memberships on Patreon. I hope you'll consider joining the program there.
Hello Jennifer! Could you please tell me to infinitive's function being used after object in the sentence? What part of speech does "to infinitive" play after object?
Hi. Objects can have complements, too. I just posted the bonus lesson on adjective complements for my Patreon members. I'll be sharing the lesson on object complements next week. March 1 is a great time to sign up. :) Examples of object complements: Most consider him [to be the best golfer ever]. What makes you [happy]?
@@Englishwithjennifer I want him to be successful in life. And Ryan ordered the employee to finish work on time. And I persuade him to go there. What are the roles of these three infinitives here? Are they all complements?
Great videos! You are my inspiration for starting my own channel. I am an ESL teacher and I am looking for the tips of making youtube videos. Could you tell me please what program you are using? I can't figure out how to make writing appear on the video. Is it in subtitles? I have some videos using powerpoint, but I want to make better videos. Thank you for your reply
Good luck, Roza! I use Camtasia Studio 9. You could start with free software, like Windows Movie Maker or iMovie. By the way, among my Patreon members are other teachers and tutors of English. www.patreon.com/englishwithjennifer In fact, I'm offering a bonus Zoom session to this special group in March for professional development. You'd be most welcome to join as a Super Member.
Those are two different things. Subject complements follow linking verbs. (She is a teacher. She is happy. >> "is" = linking verb) I personally don't teach or use "verb complement" because I find it easier to talk abut SVO (subject-verb-object). Basically, verb complements follow transitive verbs. Here's a clear breakdown. public.wsu.edu/~mejia/Verb_3.htm
Hi Jennifer. Thank you for the lesson. It was really interesting and useful. I have a question about the sentence "This is she." Is it correct to write "This is her" or "This is him" according to the SVO pattern?
In the context of identifying ourselves on the phone, we use the subject pronouns: This is he. /This is she. The subject pronouns are complements. They must be equivalent to the subject. Think of it as, "This is s/he (the one who is speaking). " However, in many other everyday situations, the object pronoun is preferred. If we're looking at old high school photos, and I want to know which young woman was your mother, you'd point to her and say, "That's her. That's my mom."
Not necessarily. "It is I." or "This is s/he." - - examples of formal English that recognize grammar rules. There could be other formal contexts that use that grammar. In everyday English, the object pronouns are used.
Hi ma'am, Q1) can we use prepositional phrases as subject complement like "I am in the car." Q2) And i noticed one more thing , you used subjective pronoun after be verb "This is she." Should we always use subjective pronoun after 'be' verb? please reply🙏🙏
1) Good question. I'm generally inclined to say yes, but not all sources agree on the use of prepositional phrases as a subject complement. Is it an obligatory adverbial? Is it an adverbial behaving like a complement? I decided to focus on prepositional phrases that could easily be substituted by a one-word adjective. 2) No. The subject pronoun is used to identify ourselves, commonly over the phone. There are other informal situations where the object pronoun is preferred. You can see some of my other replies to students' questions here. (Example: Is that you in the photo? - Yes, that's me.)
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Hi Larisa. Only very casually should you answer, "Yeah, it's me." Your sister calls and you pick up. She asks, "Hey Larisa. Is that you?" You answer, "Yeah, it's me." When someone asks politely, "May I speak to Jennifer Lebedev, please?" I answer, "Speaking," or, "This is she."
Hii I am from India please clear my doubt by replying THIS DISH IS NOT TO HER LIKING here Liking is acting as a gerund or adjective Bhagwan will give you blessings
"Liking" is based on the verb "like." However, it's listed as a noun in the dictionary. It's less about the process of liking something and more about one's taste and preferences. www.britannica.com/dictionary/liking "To one's liking" is a set expression. It's best to see it as a phrase that refers to one's taste or preferences. Hope that helps! Regards from the USA!
@@Englishwithjennifer this one is so direct and effective in its simplicity, the object completes the subject with the linking verb..the fundamental sentence, all languages must have this structure to transfer meaning..the structure is tran culture, across language..
Hi. It depends on the context. I just watched a clip on Facebook showing a reunion of two twins who met for the first time. In that context, where it's hard to believe such a meeting is happening, one brother might ask, "Is it you? It it really you?" Imagine another situation where I'm showing you photos of me as a kid. You don't recognize me, so you point to photo and ask, "Is that you?" or "Is this you?" Wow!
Hi. We use "Speaking" or "This is (s)he" on the phone to identify ourselves. In a classroom setting, when the teacher is takin attendance, you'd answer, "Present." The question a teacher could ask is, "Is Ihsan here?" Does anyone go by the name "Ihsan"? Does anyone know Ishan?
