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PREDICATE NOUNS
AND ADJECTIVES
So far…
• So far we have talked about Objects that come after
action verbs.
• We are now learning what comes after linking verbs.
The Subject Complement
• This is not something nice you say to a subject.
• The subject complement is a noun, pronoun, or adjective
that comes after a linking verb and identify or describe the
subject.
• There are two kinds: Predicate Nominative and Predicate
Adjectives.
Remember Linking Verbs
• The most common
linking verb is “to be”
• is
am was
• are were
• Also: be, being, been
• The following are
sometimes linking
verbs
• Appear
Feel
• Look
Seem
• Sound
Taste
• Become Grow
• Remain Smell
Predicate Nouns
• Earlier we learned that a Direct Object receives the action
of the action verb.
• Now we are learning that a Predicate Noun is linked to the
Subject by a linking verb.
• Remember that linking verbs act like equals signs. The
Subject = Predicate Noun
Examples
• Jim is my football coach.
• He is a really nice guy.
• At first he seemed to be a nerd.
• He has been a student in college for years.
• However, he soon became our friend.
• Jim will always be an important person in my life.
Things to know
• A Predicate Nominative is always a Noun.
• A Predicate Noun will never come inside a
prepositional phrase.
• Unless it is a question, the Predicate Noun will
always come after the linking verb: SubjectLinking Verb-Predicate Noun
Practice
Label the PN
• Some kids are skaters.
• Some kids seem to be skaters but are preppies.
• Other kids have always been basketball fans.
• Other kids are baseball fans.
• They are nice.
Why is “nice” not a PN?
• “Nice” is an adjective.
• A Predicate Noun must be a Noun.
• “Nice” is a Predicate Adjective.
Predicate Adjective
• A Predicate Adjective is similar to a Predicate Noun in that it
always comes after a Linking Verb.
• The Predicate Adjective is always an Adjective.
• The PA describes/modifies the Subject.
• You will not have a PN and a PA next to each other!
Examples
• Sarah is cool.
• Before this year, she seemed really shy.
• Her voice sounds really soft and quiet.
• However, her guitar playing has become loud.
• She is awfully talented with her guitar.
• Some day she will be a famous musician.
How to Label
• When labeling Subject Complements:
• Label all Prepositional Phrases first
• Label the Subject
• Find the Verb. Is it an Action Verb (AV) or a Linking Verb (LV)
• If it is a Linking Verb, what word is the Subject being linked to?
• Is that word a Noun (PN) or an Adjective (PA)?
Practice
• My favorite basketball team is the Lakers.
• They were awesome last year.
• This year they seem distracted.
• During the championship they will be victorious.
• Hopefully, they are the best team again.
• They should win their division at least.
Practice: PN or PA
• My favorite basketball team is the Lakers.
• They were awesome last year.
• This year they seem distracted.
• During the championship they will be victorious.
• Hopefully, they are the best team again.
• They should win their division at least. (None)
More Practice
• The Clippers are my other favorite team.
• They are not very good.
• However, their games are so exciting.
• Their players have grown very skillful.
• Their best players are rookies and sophomores.
• They dunk the ball really well.
• Who is your favorite?
More Practice: PN or PA
• The Clippers are my other favorite team.
• The are not very good.
• However, their games are so exciting.
• Their players have grown very skillful.
• Their best players are rookies and sophomores.
• They dunk the ball really well. (None)
• Who is your favorite?
Practice Labeling PA’s, PN’s, and DO’s
• Yoda is very talented with the force.
• He is the oldest Jedi.
• He may be short, but he is tough!
• Yoda used to be a puppet in the old movies.
• Now, they make him on a computer.
• In this movie, Yoda has a lightsaber.
• His lightsaber is short and green.
• Why does he need a cane?
Practice Labeling PA’s, PN’s, and DO’s
• Yoda is very talented with the force.
• He is the oldest Jedi.
• He may be short, but he is tough!
• Yoda used to be a puppet in the old movies.
• Now, they make him on a computer.
• In this movie, Yoda has a lightsaber.
• His lightsaber is short and green.
• Why does he need a cane?
Practice Labeling PA’s, PN’s and DO’s
• Spongebob is big and yellow.
• His friend is Patrick.
• Patrick looks kinda funny today.
Practice Labeling PA’s, PN’s and DO’s
• Spongebob is big and yellow.
• His friend is Patrick.
• Patrick looks kinda funny today.