Predicate Nominatives and Predicate Adjectives

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What is a predicate adjective?

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A word in the predicate that describes the subject of the sentence.

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What is a predicate nominative?

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A noun or pronoun in the predicate that renames or identifies the subject.

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In the sentence 'His specialty is homemade raisin bread,' what is the predicate nominative?

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bread

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

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

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Identify the predicate nominative in the sentence: 'Sparky is a loyal dog.'

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dog

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Does the sentence 'An 11th grader was the yearbook editor' contain a predicate adjective or predicate nominative?

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predicate nominative

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Does the sentence 'The small child is lost' contain a predicate adjective or predicate nominative?

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predicate adjective

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What role does a predicate nominative play in a sentence?

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It renames or identifies the subject.

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What role does a predicate adjective play in a sentence?

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It describes the subject.

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

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Yes, a sentence can have both, but they serve different functions.