Predicate Nominatives/Adjectives

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What is a Predicate Nominative?

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A noun or adjective in the nominative case that completes a copulative verb.

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What is a Predicate Adjective?

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An adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject.

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What is the function of a Predicate Nominative?

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It renames or identifies the subject of the sentence.

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What is the function of a Predicate Adjective?

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It describes the subject of the sentence.

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Identify the Predicate Nominative in the sentence: 'The winners are the students.'

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students

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Identify the Predicate Adjective in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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delicious

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What is a linking verb?

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A verb that connects the subject to a subject complement, such as a Predicate Nominative or Predicate Adjective.

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Give an example of a sentence with a Predicate Nominative.

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'My brother is a doctor.' (doctor is the Predicate Nominative)

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Give an example of a sentence with a Predicate Adjective.

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'The flowers smell sweet.' (sweet is the Predicate Adjective)

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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.