Predicate Nominatives Flashcard

Front

What is a predicate nominative?

Back

A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of the sentence.

Front

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is a teacher.'

Back

The linking verb is 'is'.

Front

In the sentence 'The sky became dark.', what is the predicate nominative?

Back

The predicate nominative is 'dark'.

Front

What role does a predicate nominative play in a sentence?

Back

It provides more information about the subject by renaming or identifying it.

Front

In the sentence 'He is a talented musician.', what is the subject?

Back

The subject is 'He'.

Front

In the sentence 'They are friends.', what is the predicate nominative?

Back

The predicate nominative is 'friends'.

Front

What is the difference between a subject and a predicate nominative?

Back

The subject is the doer of the action, while the predicate nominative renames or identifies the subject.

Front

In the sentence 'The flowers smell sweet.', what is the predicate nominative?

Back

The predicate nominative is 'sweet'.

Front

Can a predicate nominative be a pronoun? Give an example.

Back

Yes, a predicate nominative can be a pronoun. Example: 'It is she.' (where 'she' is the predicate nominative).

Front

In the sentence 'The best part of the movie was the ending.', what is the predicate nominative?

Back

The predicate nominative is 'the ending'.