Predicate Nominatives

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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 'My brother is a doctor,' what is the predicate nominative?

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doctor

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What role does a predicate nominative play in a sentence?

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It provides more information about the subject by renaming it.

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True or False: A predicate nominative can only be a noun.

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False (It can also be a pronoun.)

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In the sentence 'The winners are they,' what is the predicate nominative?

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they

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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 best part of the movie was the ending.'

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the ending

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What type of verb is typically used with a predicate nominative?

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Linking verb.

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In the sentence 'Her favorite hobby is painting,' what is the predicate nominative?

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painting