Which of the following demonstrates the subject--linking verb--complement pattern?
A)Sarah sent a short e-mail message to her staff on Friday.
B)Here are the keys to your new four-door Ford Focus.
C)The CEO of Apple is Tim Cook, a Duke University graduate.

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In sentence C, "CEO of Apple" is the subject, "is" is the linking verb, and "Tim Cook, a Duke University graduate" is the complement, making it an example of the subject-linking verb-complement pattern. In sentences A and B, there is no complement after the linking verb.

Which of the Following Demonstrates the Subject--Linking Verb--Complement Pattern