Predicate Nominatives and Predicate Adjectives

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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

Identify the role of a predicate nominative.

Back

A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

What is the function of a linking verb?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Example of a sentence with a predicate adjective.

Back

The sky is blue.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

Example of a sentence with a predicate nominative.

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She is a teacher.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

How can you identify a predicate adjective in a sentence?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Front

How can you identify a predicate nominative in a sentence?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

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

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

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F