Predicate Nominative / Adjective

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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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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 nominative?

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The predicate nominative is 'teacher.'

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In the sentence 'The flowers smell sweet,' what is the predicate adjective?

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The predicate adjective is 'sweet.'

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

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

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Identify the predicate nominative in the sentence: 'He became the captain.'

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The predicate nominative is 'captain.'

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Identify the predicate adjective in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The predicate adjective is 'delicious.'

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What role do linking verbs play in a sentence?

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

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Provide an example of a sentence with a predicate nominative.

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Example: 'My brother is a doctor.' (Predicate nominative: 'doctor')