Predicate Adjectives

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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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Identify the role of predicate adjectives in a sentence.

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Predicate adjectives describe or modify the subject of the sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is the tallest girl on the track team,' what is the predicate adjective?

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The predicate adjective is 'tallest'.

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What type of verb is typically associated with predicate adjectives?

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Predicate adjectives are typically associated with linking verbs.

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True or False: Predicate adjectives can only be used with action verbs.

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False, predicate adjectives are used with linking verbs.

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Provide an example of a linking verb that can connect to a predicate adjective.

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Examples of linking verbs include 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' and 'become.'

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What is the function of a linking verb in relation to predicate adjectives?

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A linking verb connects the subject of the sentence to a predicate adjective, indicating a state of being.

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In the sentence 'Mom heard Fred's obnoxious screams from the backyard,' is there a predicate adjective?

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No, there is no predicate adjective in that sentence.

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

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A predicate adjective follows a linking verb and describes the subject, while a regular adjective can modify a noun directly.

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True or False: Sensory linking verbs (like taste and look) can connect to predicate adjectives.

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True, sensory linking verbs can connect to predicate adjectives.