Predicate Nouns and Adjectives Quiz Review

What is the role of a Predicate Adjective in a sentence?

• It describes the subject after a linking verb.

• It modifies a noun directly before it.

• It serves as the main verb in a sentence.

• It connects two independent clauses.

Identify the Predicate Adjective: "The boat was UNSAFE."

• SAFE

• DANGEROUS

• UNSAFE

• RISKY

Identify the Predicate Noun: "Jefferson became PRESIDENT."

• PRESIDENT

• VICE PRESIDENT

• SECRETARY

• TREASURER

What is a Predicate Adjective?

• An adjective that describes a noun directly.

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

• An adjective that modifies a verb in a sentence.

• An adjective that is used to compare two nouns.

What is the difference between a Predicate Noun and a Predicate Adjective?

• A predicate noun describes the subject, while a predicate adjective renames the subject.

• A predicate noun renames the subject, while a predicate adjective describes the subject.

• A predicate noun is always an adjective, while a predicate adjective is always a noun.

• There is no difference; both terms refer to the same concept.

Example of a Predicate Adjective: "The squirrel was ANGRY." What is the predicate adjective?

• SQUIRREL

• WAS

• ANGRY

• THE

Example of a Predicate Noun: "Mrs. Smith is a TEACHER." What is the predicate noun?

• STUDENT

• TEACHER

• PRINCIPAL

• DOCTOR

How can you identify a Predicate Adjective in a sentence?

• Look for an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject.

• Identify an adjective that precedes the noun it modifies.

• Find an adverb that modifies the verb in the sentence.

• Search for a noun that acts as the subject of the sentence.

What is a Predicate Noun?

• A noun that describes an action in the sentence.

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

• A noun that is used to modify another noun.

• A noun that indicates the direct object of a verb.

How can you identify a Predicate Noun in a sentence?

• Look for a noun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject.

• Identify the first noun in the sentence.

• Find the noun that is the subject of the sentence.

• Look for a noun that describes an action.