Predicate Nominatives Flashcard

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

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is

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In the sentence 'The answer is correct.', what role does 'correct' play?

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'correct' is the predicate nominative.

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What is the function of a predicate nominative in a sentence?

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It provides more information about the subject by renaming it.

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Identify the predicate nominative in the sentence: 'The meal was delicious.'

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delicious

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Which part of speech is a predicate nominative?

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Noun or pronoun.

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In the sentence 'The movie is a comedy.', what is the predicate nominative?

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comedy

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

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A predicate nominative renames the subject, while a direct object receives the action of the verb.

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Identify the predicate nominative in the sentence: 'The winner is John.'

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John

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In the sentence 'The book is a mystery.', what does 'mystery' represent?

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'mystery' is the predicate nominative.