Pattern 4: Predicate Nouns
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Emily Mueller
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Pattern 4!
Predicate Nouns
Chapter 16
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Every noun has a job…
Subject
Object
Indirect object
Direct object
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Every pattern has a label…
SN V P1
SN V-t DO P2
SN V-t IO DO P3
P4: ????
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Multiple Choice
What is the Pattern 4 label?
SN V PN P4
SN V PrN P4
SN LV PrN P4
SP LV PrN P4
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What type of verb
does pattern 4
have?
Linking
verb
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Multiple Select
Choose the linking verbs:
being
look
is
seems
taste
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A predicate noun
is located _____ a
linking verb.
after
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Multiple Choice
The predicate noun "means the same thing as the simple subject."
Therefore the PrN and the SN are:
uthe same noun
referring to the same thing
not giving you any new information
doing the same job
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A Pattern 4 sentence is labeled SN LV PrN P4
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Classify the following sentences on your whiteboard!
After you finish classifying the ENTIRE sentence, THEN you can click next and check your work!
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What if the subject is a
pronoun?
Ex. It is a beautiful day.
Does the label change?
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Multiple Choice
Does the SENTENCE label change when you have a predicate pronoun?
Ex. The best runner on the team is she.
Yes, label the sentence SN LV PrP P4.
No, label the sentence SN LV PrN P4.
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Noun Jobs
Some words act as adjectives or nouns, depending on
their locations.
1. My mom bought me a motorcycle jacket.
2. I love riding a motorcycle in the mountains.
The location of the noun tells you its job.
1. motorcycle modifies jacket
2. motorcycle is the direct object of the verb riding
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Multiple Choice
Stan rode his motorcycle in the city parade.
What is the noun job?
SN
OP
DO
IO
PrN
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Multiple Choice
Peter saved his money for a motorcycle.
What is the noun job?
SN
OP
DO
IO
PrN
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Multiple Choice
The new motorcycle is fast and economical.
What is the noun job?
SN
OP
DO
IO
PrN
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Multiple Choice
Robert gave his motorcycle a complete overhaul.
What is the noun job?
SN
OP
DO
IO
PrN
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Multiple Choice
The Harley is his favorite motorcycle for trips.
What is the noun job?
SN
OP
DO
IO
PrN
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Fill in the Blanks
Freddie and Mac went to the motorcycle shop.
What is the job of "motorcycle"?
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Check yesterday's CP pages!
(48A & 48B on next slide)
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Pattern 4!
Predicate Nouns
Chapter 16
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