Subject Complements

Front

What is a predicate adjective?

Back

A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

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.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The patients grow stronger every day.'

Back

The linking verb is 'grow'.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

Front

In the sentence 'Mark seemed salty after the discussion,' what role does 'salty' play?

Back

'Salty' is a predicate adjective.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Front

In the sentence 'The Patriots are the team to beat,' what role does 'the team to beat' play?

Back

'The team to beat' is a predicate nominative.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

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

Back

A predicate adjective describes the subject, while a predicate nominative renames the subject.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a predicate adjective.

Back

Example: 'The sky is blue.' Here, 'blue' is the predicate adjective.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a predicate nominative.

Back

Example: 'She is a doctor.' Here, 'doctor' is the predicate nominative.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

What is the function of linking verbs in sentences?

Back

Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a predicate adjective or predicate nominative.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

Front

Can a sentence have both a predicate adjective and a predicate nominative?

Back

No, a sentence can have either a predicate adjective or a predicate nominative, but not both at the same time.