G 3.8.3: Predicate Nominatives

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What is a predicate nominative?

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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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Identify the predicate nominative in the sentence: 'He will be a member of the marching band this year.'

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member

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Identify the predicate nominative in the sentence: 'Karen is a translator at the United Nations.'

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translator

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Identify the predicate nominative in the sentence: 'The viola is my favorite stringed instrument.'

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instrument

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Identify the predicate nominative in the sentence: 'The Return of the King is the third book in J.R.R. Tolkien's famous trilogy, Lord of the Rings.'

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book

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Identify the predicate nominative in the sentence: 'The book in the store window is A Tale of Two Cities.'

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A Tale of Two Cities

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What is the function of a linking verb in a sentence?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a predicate nominative or an adjective.

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Give an example of a sentence with a predicate nominative.

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'My brother is a doctor.' (doctor is the predicate nominative)

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What is the difference between a predicate nominative and a direct object?

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A predicate nominative renames the subject and follows a linking verb, while a direct object receives the action of an action verb.

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List three common linking verbs.

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is, are, was