Understanding Predicate Nouns

What is a predicate noun?

• A noun that appears at the beginning of a sentence.

• A noun that is always capitalized.

• A noun that describes an action.

• A noun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject.

Which part of the sentence does a predicate noun follow?

• The object of the sentence.

• The verb of the sentence.

• The adverb of the sentence.

• The subject of the sentence.

Identify the predicate noun in this sentence: 'The dog is a pet.'

• dog

• pet

• is

• a

True or False: A predicate noun can be an adjective.

• A predicate noun can be a verb.

• A predicate noun is always an adjective.

• True

• False

What is the role of a predicate noun in a sentence?

• A predicate noun provides additional details about the verb.

• A predicate noun describes the action of the subject.

• A predicate noun is always an adjective in a sentence.

• The role of a predicate noun is to rename or identify the subject of a sentence.

Find the predicate noun in this sentence: 'Her favorite sport is basketball.'

• tennis

• soccer

• basketball

• baseball

Which of the following is a predicate noun: 'happy', 'teacher', 'quickly'?

• teacher

• teacher's assistant

• happily

• student

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

• is

• a

• brother

• doctor

Choose the correct predicate noun: 'The flowers are beautiful.' (beautiful, flowers)

• vases

• sunshine

• flowers

• garden

In the sentence 'The winner is John', what is the predicate noun?

• The winner is the team

• The winner is a player

• John

• The winner is first place