Predicate nouns and Predicate adjectives

​Predicate Nouns & Predicate Adjectives

​In learning grammar, we are learning that words have different functions in sentences.

So far, we have learned that action verbs may have direct objects. But what about linking verbs?

Linking verbs may have predicate nouns (aka predicate nominatives) or predicate adjectives.

Just as there will never be a subject, verb, or direct object in a prepositional phrase, there will never be a predicate noun or predicate object in a prepositional phrase.

Multiple Choice

What may follow a linking verb?

• a direct object

• an indirect object

• a predicate noun or predicate adjective

Multiple Choice

True or False? A predicate noun or predicate adjective can be inside a prepositonal phrase.

• true

• false

​Follow these steps to see if your sentence has a predicate noun or predicate adjective.

• Find the verb and figure out what type of verb it is.

• If it is an action verb, you may have a direct object.

• If it is a linking verb, you may have a predicate noun or predicate adjective.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences has a predicate noun?

• He is so funny.

• My brother is a fireman.

• She was skating on ice.

• I ran five miles.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has a predicate noun?

• The teacher is mean.

• I gave her a cake.

• I am a student.

• The house was large.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has a predicate adjective?

• The movie was funny.

• I have three dogs.

• I loved the cookies.

• We have a beautiful house.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has a predicate adjective?

• A king was once hunting in the woods.

• I have a teenage daughter.

• My daughter is very beautiful.

• Winter is coming soon.

Match

Match the following

• Predicate Noun

• Predicate Adjective

• Direct Object

• Predicate Noun

• Predicate Adjective

My favorite pet is a cat.

She is always happy.

I bought the book for her.

His name is John.

My teacher is kind.

• My favorite pet is a cat.

• She is always happy.

• I bought the book for her.

• His name is John.

• My teacher is kind.