Predicate Nouns and Adjectives Flashcard Review

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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: "Mrs. Smith is a TEACHER." What is the predicate noun?

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TEACHER

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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: "The squirrel was ANGRY." What is the predicate adjective?

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ANGRY

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Identify the Predicate Noun: "Jefferson became PRESIDENT."

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PRESIDENT

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Identify the Predicate Adjective: "The boat was UNSAFE."

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UNSAFE

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What is the role of a Predicate Noun in a sentence?

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It renames or identifies the subject after a linking verb.

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What is the role of a Predicate Adjective in a sentence?

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It describes the subject after a linking verb.

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In the sentence "Boston is the CAPITAL of Massachusetts," what is the predicate noun?

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CAPITAL

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In the sentence "The sky is BLUE," what is the predicate adjective?

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BLUE