Predicative Nominative

What is a predicative nominative?

• A predicative nominative is a punctuation mark used to separate clauses in a sentence.

• A predicative nominative is a verb that follows a linking verb and renames the object of a sentence.

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

• A predicative nominative is a type of adverb that describes the subject of a sentence.

How does a predicative nominative differ from a subject?

• A predicative nominative renames or describes the subject, while the subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action in a sentence.

• A predicative nominative is a verb, while the subject is a noun.

• A predicative nominative is optional in a sentence, while the subject is mandatory.

• A predicative nominative is always plural, while the subject is always singular.

In the sentence 'She is a doctor,' what is the predicative nominative?

• doctor

• pilot

• teacher

• nurse

Explain the role of a predicative nominative in a sentence.

• A predicative nominative is only used in questions, not statements.

• A predicative nominative is a type of adverb that modifies the subject.

• The role of a predicative nominative in a sentence is to rename or identify the subject by following a linking verb.

• A predicative nominative is used to describe the action of the verb in a sentence.

Why is it important to understand the concept of a predicative nominative?

• It helps in identifying the verb in a sentence.

• It helps in identifying the subject complement in a sentence.

• It is only relevant in poetry and not in prose.

• Understanding it is not necessary for effective communication.

Create a sentence using a predicative nominative.

• They are students.

• I am a chef.

• He is a teacher.

• She is a doctor.

​ (a)   nouns describe a general person, place, thing or idea, whereas ​ (b)   name specific nouns.

• Common
• proper nouns
• verbs
• Adjectives
• Abstract nouns

The indirect object is the person or thing that gets/receives the direct object.

• true
• false

The indirect object is the person or thing that gets/receives the direct object.

• true
• false

Identify the direct object:
The sun gives people warmth and light.

• sun
• warmth and light
• people
• light