Predicate Nounsand

Predicate Adjectives

Just a Reminder

Linking verbs are:(State of being verbs, not actions verb)

be amis arewas werebeing been

Just a Reminder

Verbs of condition are:

appear become continuefeel grow lookremain seem smellsound staytaste turn

Predicate Nouns To locate a predicate noun:

1. Locate a linking verb or verb of condition.2. Find the subject.3. Look for something that comes after the verb that will rename the subject. It will be the predicate noun.

Locating Predicate Nouns

Example:The girl is a good friend.

(First find the linking verb. It is “is.” Then find the subject. It is “girl.” Finally, look after the linking verb. Is there something to rename the man? Yes, it is “friend.” “Friend” is the predicate noun.)

S LV PN

The man is a good friend.

Predicate Adjectives

To locate a predicate adjective:1. Find a linking verb or verb of condition.2. Locate the subject.3. Look for a word that comes after the

linking verb or verb of condition that describes the subject. That is your

predicate adjective.

Locating Predicate Adjectives

Example:› The man is angry.

(The linking verb is “is.” The subject is “man.” After the verb is the word “angry.” It describes the man; therefore, it is the predicate adjective.)

S LV PA

The man is angry.

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