Identify linking verbs, predicate adjectives and predicate nouns
key notes :
Linking Verbs
Definition: Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence with a word or words that describe or identify it. They do not show action but rather a state of being.
Common Linking Verbs: Forms of the verb “to be” (am, is, are, was, were, will be), as well as verbs like “seem,” “become,” “feel,” “appear,” “taste,” “sound,” and “smell.”
Examples:
- She is a teacher. (Here, “is” links the subject “She” with the predicate noun “teacher.”)
- The cake smells delicious. (Here, “smells” links the subject “cake” with the predicate adjective “delicious.”)
Predicate Adjectives
Definition: A predicate adjective follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the sentence.
Function: It provides more information about the subject by describing its qualities or states.
Examples:
- The weather is cold. (“Cold” describes the subject “weather.”)
- The movie was exciting. (“Exciting” describes the subject “movie.”)
Predicate Nouns
Definition: A predicate noun (also known as a predicate nominative) follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of the sentence.
Function: It provides more specific information about the subject by naming it or giving its identity.
Examples:
- My brother is a doctor. (“Doctor” renames the subject “brother.”)
- She became the president of the club. (“President” identifies the subject “She.”)
Tips for Identifying
- Locate the Linking Verb: Find the verb in the sentence that links the subject to additional information.
- Identify Predicate Adjectives: Look for adjectives that come after the linking verb and describe the subject.
- Identify Predicate Nouns: Look for nouns that follow the linking verb and rename or identify the subject.
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