Predicate nouns and Predicate adjectives
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Shannon Temple
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So far, we have learned that action verbs may have direct objects. But what about linking verbs?
Linking verbs may have predicate nouns (aka predicate nominatives) or predicate adjectives.
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Just as there will never be a subject, verb, or direct object in a prepositional phrase, there will never be a predicate noun or predicate object in a prepositional phrase.
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Multiple Choice
What may follow a linking verb?
a direct object
an indirect object
a predicate noun or predicate adjective
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Multiple Choice
True or False? A predicate noun or predicate adjective can be inside a prepositonal phrase.
true
false
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Find the verb and figure out what type of verb it is.
If it is an action verb, you may have a direct object.
If it is a linking verb, you may have a predicate noun or predicate adjective.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences has a predicate noun?
He is so funny.
My brother is a fireman.
She was skating on ice.
I ran five miles.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following has a predicate noun?
The teacher is mean.
I gave her a cake.
I am a student.
The house was large.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following has a predicate adjective?
The movie was funny.
I have three dogs.
I loved the cookies.
We have a beautiful house.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following has a predicate adjective?
A king was once hunting in the woods.
I have a teenage daughter.
My daughter is very beautiful.
Winter is coming soon.
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Match
Match the following
Predicate Noun
Predicate Adjective
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Predicate Adjective
My favorite pet is a cat.
She is always happy.
I bought the book for her.
His name is John.
My teacher is kind.
My favorite pet is a cat.
She is always happy.
I bought the book for her.
His name is John.
My teacher is kind.
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