Read the sentence.

Question

In the early 20th century, the study of rocket propulsion was promising.

Which word or phrase is the subject complement in the sentence?

promising

study

early

rocket propulsion

Answer 1

In the sentence "In the early 20th century, the study of rocket propulsion was promising," the subject complement is "promising."

The subject complement provides more information about the subject ("the study of rocket propulsion") by describing its state or condition.