Exploring Predicate Nouns and Adjectives

This video tutorial explains predicate nouns and predicate adjectives, focusing on how they are linked to subjects through linking verbs. It covers common linking verbs, including forms of 'to be' and double agents that can act as linking or action verbs. The tutorial provides examples to identify predicate nouns, which rename the subject, and predicate adjectives, which describe the subject. It concludes with practice exercises to reinforce the concepts.

What is the primary function of a linking verb?

• To connect a subject to additional information

• To conclude a discussion

• To perform an action

• To introduce a new topic

Which of the following is NOT a common linking verb?

• become

• seem

• appear

• run

Which of these verbs can act as a double agent?

• have

• do

• smell

• is

In the context of linking verbs, what does 'double agent' refer to?

• A verb that can act as both a linking and action verb

• A verb that appears twice in a sentence

• A verb that only links subjects and verbs

• A noun that acts as a verb

What does a predicate noun do?

• Renames the subject

• Describes an action

• Modifies a subject

• Introduces a verb

In the sentence 'He was happy', what is 'happy'?

• Subject

• Predicate adjective

• Linking verb

• Predicate noun

What is the predicate noun in the sentence 'Johnny is the winner'?

• winner

• Johnny

• is

• the

Which sentence contains a predicate adjective?

• We felt the rain.

• They became doctors.

• She is a teacher.

• The song sounds great.

Which of the following is a correct example of a predicate adjective?

• She is happiness.

• He seems tired.

• They are winners.

• It smells flower.

What role does 'tired' play in the sentence 'Frank was tired after work'?

• Action verb

• Predicate noun

• Predicate adjective

• Subject