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H.O.G.
#31
(Predicate Nominative &
Predicate Adjective)
• sentences from worksheet #27
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Today we will learn
about:
• Predicate Nominatives
*Set your cards up on your desk like
this!
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All nouns and pronouns in
a sentence perform a noun
function.
There are seven noun functions:
Wh
1. Subject
ich
one
2. Object of a Preposition do we s
kno
3. Direct Object
w?
4. Indirect Object
5. Predicate Nominative
6. Appositive
7. Noun of Direct Address
Wh
at a
the
y... re
how
do
we
fin
the
d
mi
na
sen
ten
ce?
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A
predicate nominative
is a noun or pronoun that
follows a
linking verb.
A predicate nominative names the same person, place, thing, or idea as the subject.
S
L
PN
adv.
Jenny was the winner yesterday.
Winner is a noun following a linking verb.
Winner and Jenny name the same person.
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How do you identify a
predicate nominative?
* predicate nominatives
come after a linking verb.
* a predicate nominative
never follows an action
verb.
* a predicate nominative
MUST be a noun or
pronoun.
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How do you code a
predicate nominative?
1) Make sure you have a linking verb.
2) Ask yourself if there is a noun or
pronoun after the linking verb in the
sentence.
3) Ask yourself if that noun or pronoun
means the same thing or person as the
subject.
4) If it does, it is the predicate nominative.
5) Mark it with a PN.
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How do you code a predicate
nominative?
1) Make sure you have a linking verb.
­the linking verb is "is"
2) Is there a noun or pronoun after the linking verb?
­Yes! It is dancer!
3) Does that noun or pronoun name the same thing or
person as the subject?
­Yes!
4) Then, code the predicate nominative by writing P.N.
about it.
PN
S
adj.
L
Bob is a good dancer.
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Not all sentences with
linking verbs have
predicate nominatives.
S
.
n
o
pr
L
pr
.
p
e
adv.
OP
Nav
y alre is also func ady a tio
can n! It perf not ano orm ther
one
!
He is (in the Navy.)
Does "Navy" mean the same
thing or person as "He"?
-NO!!!
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P.N.
I.O.
D.O.
(you)
(I)
C.C.
O.P.
p.
e
pr
adv.
adj.
H
Sue is a teacher at
Prairie Vale.
L
A
n.
o
pr
S
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P.N.
I.O.
D.O.
(you)
(I)
C.C.
O.P.
p.
e
pr
adv.
adj.
H
Most doctors were good
students in school.
L
A
n.
o
pr
S
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P.N.
I.O.
D.O.
(you)
(I)
C.C.
O.P.
p.
e
pr
adv.
adj.
H
She was a dancer in the
school play.
L
A
n.
o
pr
S
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Now that we know
what a predicate
nominative is, let's
learn about predicate
adjectives!
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A
predicate adjective is
as adjective that follows a
linking verb.
A predicate adjective modifies the subject.
S
L
.
PA
adj.
(
p
pre
adv. O.P.
)
Jenny was happy about the win.
Happy is an adjective following a linking
verb. Happy is modifying Jenny.
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How do you identify a
predicate adjectives?
* predicate adjectives come
after a linking verb and
describes the subject.
* a predicate adjectives
never follow an action verb.
* a predicate adjectives
MUST be an adjective.
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How do you code a
predicate adjective?
1) Make sure you have a linking verb.
2) Ask yourself if there is an adjective after
the linking verb that is modifying the subject.
3) If it does, it is the predicate adjective.
5) Mark it with a PA.
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P.A.
P.N.
I.O.
D.O.
(you)
(I)
C.C.
O.P.
p.
e
pr
adv.
adj.
H
They were excited but
quiet during the movie.
L
A
n.
o
pr
S
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P.A.
P.N.
I.O.
D.O.
(you)
(I)
C.C.
O.P.
p.
e
pr
adv.
adj.
H
Mrs. Jones isn't pleased
with the old playground.
L
A
n.
o
pr
S
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P.A.
P.N.
I.O.
D.O.
(you)
(I)
C.C.
O.P.
p.
e
pr
adv.
adj.
H
A call from the doctor
was important.
L
A
n.
o
pr
S
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