Predicate Nouns and Predicate Adjectives

Which of the following is an example of a predicate adjective?

• The flowers smell sweet.

• The flowers are blooming.

• The flowers are ugly.

• The flowers are beautiful.

Identify the predicate noun in the sentence: The book is a bestseller.

• book

• is

• a

• bestseller

Identify the predicate adjective in the sentence: The sky looks cloudy.

• clear

• cloudy

• sunny

• blue

Identify the predicate noun in the sentence: The dog became a hero.

• hero

• the

• became

• dog

Identify the predicate adjective in the sentence: The cake tastes delicious.

• salty

• bitter

• spicy

• delicious

In the sentence 'The movie was exciting', what is the predicate adjective?

• exciting

• was

• movie

• The

Predicate adjectives follow...

• Helping verbs (ex. can, would, have, etc.)

• Linking verbs (ex. forms of to be, seem, sound, etc.)

• Action verbs (ex. run, jump, play, etc.)

In the sentence, "My favorite teacher is funny and nice" what type of adjective is the word "funny"?

• Adjective

• Proper adjective

• Predicate adjective

Which of the following sentences contains a predicate noun?

• The cat is fluffy.

• The cat is a pet.

• The cat runs fast.

• The cat sleeps soundly.

Identify the predicate adjective in the sentence: The soup tastes spicy.

• tastes

• soup

• spicy

• The