Predicate noun/Predicate Adjective

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a predicate noun or predicate adjective.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' 'is' is the linking verb.

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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.

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Provide an example of a predicate noun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog is a pet,' 'pet' is the predicate noun.

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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.

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Provide an example of a predicate adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The flowers are beautiful,' 'beautiful' is the predicate adjective.

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What is the role of the subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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

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A direct object receives the action of the verb, while a predicate noun renames the subject after a linking verb.

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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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What is the function of a predicate adjective?

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A predicate adjective describes the subject and follows a linking verb.