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A predicate noun (predicate nominative) is the noun or a pronoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject. A predicate nominative is a function in a sentence, not a specific noun; any noun can be a predicate nominative. The word 'writer' is a noun.
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Is the word popular a predicate noun or predicate adjective?
Yes because it can describe a noun--a popular person.
Is the word kind a preticate adjective or a predicate nominative?
A predicate nominative is the noun or a pronoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject.A predicate adjective is the adjective following a linking verb which modifies (describes) the subject of the sentence.The word 'kind' is both a noun and an adjective and will function as either a predicate nominative or a predicate adjective. Examples:This brand is the kind that mom likes. (the noun 'kind' restates the subject noun 'brand')My neighbor was so kind during my recuperation. (the adjective 'kind' describes the subject noun 'neighbor')
Is the word feminist a predicate adverb?
The word "feminist" is usually a noun or an adjective.
What kind of noun is the word tall?
Yes, the noun 'tall' is a word for a clothing size.The adjective 'tall' describes a noun as having greater than ordinary height; having a specified height.A predicate noun is a noun following a linking verb that renames the subject.Example: These jeans are a tall, I wear a medium.A predicate adjective is an adjective following a linking verb that describes the subject.Example: Your brothers are really tall.A predicate noun and a predicate adjective are both subject complements.
Is happy a predicate adjective?
No, the word 'joyful' is an adjective. An adjective that follows a linking verb and renames or modifies a subject is called a predicate adjective.Example: Mary is joyful about the news.A predicate noun is a noun or a pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or modifies a subject.Example: Mary is my sister.Both a predicate noun and a predicate adjective are called a subject complement.
Is the word popular a predicate noun or predicate adjective?
Yes because it can describe a noun--a popular person.
Is the word Tall a Predicate adjective or a predicate noun?
A predicate nominative or a predicate adjectiverestates a noun following a linking verb or the object of a verb, telling something about the noun. The word 'tall' could be a predicate adjective or a predicate noun, depending on how it's used in a sentence. Examples:Predicate nominative: The size I need is a tall. (the noun tall is renaming the noun size)Predicate adjective: My brother is very tall. (the adjective tall is renaming the noun brother)
In the sentence 'Was the pep rally fun' is there a predicate adjective or a predicate nominative?
The word 'fun' is both a noun and an adjective.In the given sentence the word 'fun' can be said to be either a predicate nominative or a predicate adjective.
Is the word 'writer' an adjective?
Noun
Is the word kind a preticate adjective or a predicate nominative?
A predicate nominative is the noun or a pronoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject.A predicate adjective is the adjective following a linking verb which modifies (describes) the subject of the sentence.The word 'kind' is both a noun and an adjective and will function as either a predicate nominative or a predicate adjective. Examples:This brand is the kind that mom likes. (the noun 'kind' restates the subject noun 'brand')My neighbor was so kind during my recuperation. (the adjective 'kind' describes the subject noun 'neighbor')
Is the word feminist a predicate adverb?
The word "feminist" is usually a noun or an adjective.
Is the word lush an adverb adjective or predicate?
The word "lush" can function as both an adjective and a noun, but it is not commonly used as an adverb or predicate. As an adjective, it describes something that is very luxurious, abundant, or green. As a noun, it refers to a person who drinks excessively.
Is short a predicate noun or a predicate adjective?
The word short is an adjective, a word that describes a noun; an adverb, a word that modifies a verb or an adjective; and occasionally a noun, when a 'short film' is called a short, a 'short circuit' is called a short, a small drink such as a cocktail is called a short, etc.
How can you know if if the subject complement is a predicate nominative or predicate adjective?
A predicate nominative renames or identifies the subject, while a predicate adjective describes or modifies it. To determine if the subject complement is a predicate nominative, see if it can be replaced with "is" or "are" without changing the meaning of the sentence. If it can, it's likely a predicate nominative. If it can be replaced with another adjective, it's likely a predicate adjective.
Is clerk a predicate adjective?
Without a complete sentence, clerk is just a word. More specifically, it's a noun and can't be used as a predicate adjective. Because clerk is a noun, it can be used as a predicate nominative. Example: Barbara is a clerk.
Is was a predicate noun or predicate adjective?
The word was is a verb; past tense of the verb is. These (is and was) are often auxiliary (helper) verbs. Examples:Main verb: It was my aunt.Auxiliary verb: I was washing my hair.A predicate noun, or predicate nominative, is a noun or pronoun which follows the verb and describes or renames the subject. It is another way of naming the subject. It follows a linking verb.A predicate adjective, subject complement is the adjective that follows a linking verb; it is normally an adjective or a noun that renames or defines in some way the subject.The verb 'was' can be followed by a predicate noun or a predicate adjective. For example:Noun: Mary is my sister.Adjective: Mary is very smart.
Is sadness a verb or adjective?
"Depressed" is a predicate adjective. It follows the linking verb "seems".
