Predicate Nouns and Adjectives

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What is a predicate noun?

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

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What is a predicate adjective?

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

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Identify the predicate adjective in this sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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blue

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Identify the predicate noun in this sentence: 'She is a teacher.'

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teacher

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What is the function of a linking verb?

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

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Example of a sentence with a predicate adjective:

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The flowers smell sweet.

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Example of a sentence with a predicate noun:

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He became the captain.

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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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Identify the predicate adjective in this sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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delicious

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Identify the predicate noun in this sentence: 'My brother is a doctor.'

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doctor