Subject Complements

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What is a predicate adjective?

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A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the sentence.

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What is a predicate nominative?

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A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of the sentence.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The patients grow stronger every day.'

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The linking verb is 'grow'.

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In the sentence 'Mark seemed salty after the discussion,' what role does 'salty' play?

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'Salty' is a predicate adjective.

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In the sentence 'The Patriots are the team to beat,' what role does 'the team to beat' play?

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'The team to beat' is a predicate nominative.

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What is the difference between a predicate adjective and a predicate nominative?

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A predicate adjective describes the subject, while a predicate nominative renames the subject.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a predicate adjective.

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Example: 'The sky is blue.' Here, 'blue' is the predicate adjective.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a predicate nominative.

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Example: 'She is a doctor.' Here, 'doctor' is the predicate nominative.

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What is the function of linking verbs in sentences?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a predicate adjective or predicate nominative.

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Can a sentence have both a predicate adjective and a predicate nominative?

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No, a sentence can have either a predicate adjective or a predicate nominative, but not both at the same time.