Predicate nouns and predicate adjectives

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What is a predicate noun?

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

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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 linking verb in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' what is the predicate noun?

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The predicate noun is 'teacher'.

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What role does a predicate adjective play in a sentence?

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A predicate adjective describes the subject and provides more information about it.

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Can a sentence have both a predicate noun and a predicate adjective? Provide an example.

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Yes, for example: 'The dog is friendly and a good companion.' Here, 'friendly' is the predicate adjective and 'companion' is the predicate noun.

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What is the difference between a predicate noun and a direct object?

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A predicate noun renames the subject and follows a linking verb, while a direct object receives the action of an action verb.

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Identify the predicate adjective in the sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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The predicate adjective is 'sweet'.

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What is the complement in the sentence: 'He became a doctor.'

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The complement is 'doctor,' which is a predicate noun.

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In the sentence 'The soup tastes delicious,' what is the predicate adjective?

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The predicate adjective is 'delicious'.