Predicate noun, adjective

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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. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'looked'.

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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. For example, in 'Keats is a great English poet', 'poet' is the predicate noun.

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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. For example, in 'The sky is blue', 'blue' is the predicate adjective.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The crop looks like a good one.'

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The linking verb is 'looks'.

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In the sentence 'Nico became a famous actor', what is 'actor'?

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'Actor' is a predicate noun because it renames the subject 'Nico'.

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What part of the sentence is the word 'Tom' in 'Jill read Tom several interesting facts about insects'?

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'Tom' is the indirect object.

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What is the function of a linking verb in a sentence?

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The function of a linking verb is to connect the subject with additional information about the subject, such as a description or identification.

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

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Yes, a sentence can have both a predicate noun and a predicate adjective. For example, 'The dog is friendly and a good pet.' Here, 'friendly' is a predicate adjective and 'pet' is a predicate noun.

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

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

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Provide an example of a sentence with a predicate adjective.

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Example: 'The flowers smell sweet.' Here, 'sweet' is the predicate adjective describing 'flowers'.