Predicate Nouns and 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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Example of a predicate noun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'My brother is a teacher,' 'teacher' is the predicate noun that identifies 'my brother.'

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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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Example of a predicate adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cake is delicious,' 'delicious' is the predicate adjective that describes 'the cake.'

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a predicate noun or predicate adjective.

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List some common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' 'become,' and 'look.'

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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The linking verb is 'smell.'

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'He is happy.'

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The linking verb is 'is.'

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

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

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

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The predicate noun is 'doctor.'