Identify linking verbs, predicate adjectives and predicate nouns

Key Notes:

🌟Linking Verbs, Predicate Adjectives & Predicate Nouns 🌟

Linking Verbs

Linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.

They do not show action; they link the subject to a description or a noun.

Common Linking Verbs:

• be verbs: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been
• Others: seem, become, appear, feel, look, sound, taste, grow, remain

Example:

• She is happy 😊
• The cake tastes sweet 🍰

Predicate Adjectives 🎨

A predicate adjective follows a linking verb and describes the subject.

It tells what the subject is like.

Example:

• The flowers are beautiful 🌸
• He seems tired 😴

Tip: Ask “What is the subject like?” to find the predicate adjective.

Predicate Nouns 🏷️

A predicate noun (also called predicate nominative) follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject.

It answers “Who?” or “What?” about the subject.

Example:

• She is a teacher 👩‍🏫
• My favorite fruit is mango 🥭

Tip: Ask “Who or what is the subject?” to find the predicate noun.

Quick Trick to Identify ✨

Find the subject ✅

Find the linking verb 🪢

Ask:

• “What is the subject like?” → Predicate Adjective
• “Who or what is the subject?” → Predicate Noun

Practice Examples 📝

• The sky is blue 🌌 → Predicate Adjective
• My brother becomes a doctor 👨‍⚕️ → Predicate Noun
• The soup smells delicious 🍲 → Predicate Adjective
• She is my best friend 👭 → Predicate Noun

💡 Remember:

• Linking verbs do not show action!
• Predicate adjectives describe, predicate nouns rename.

Let’s Practice! 🖊️