Download predicate nominative predicate nominative

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predicate
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predicate
nominative
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.
Jenny was the winner yesterday.
Winner is a noun following a linking verb.
Winner and Jenny name the same person.
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Is there a noun or pronoun after a
linking verb in the sentence?
Does it name the same
thing or person as the
subject??
If it does, it is the predicate
nominative. Mark it with P.N.
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Bob is a good dancer.
Is there a noun or pronoun after the linking
verb?
YES, Dancer
Is Bob the dancer?
Is the dancer the same person as Bob? YES!
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Not all sentences with linking verbs have
predicate nominatives.
He is the leader of the band.
He is in the Navy.
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The girl by the door will be the first singer in
Mr. Smith is a politician in Denver.
the concert.
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Mother is very happy with the new
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The cute dog is a female poodle.
computer.
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Stand up and face a person next to you. You each have 45 seconds to
explain to your partner how to find a predicate nominative in a
sentence.
Dad gave me the ball from the
roof.
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Thomas Jefferson was the third president
Most caterpillars become butterflies.
of the United States.
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She will be the speaker at the rally.
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Diamonds and rubies are valuable gems.
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Fire came from the engine near
She told me a good story.
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the tip of the wing.
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He'll be a nurse, and she'll be a doctor.
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Pardon me.
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