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Don't understand linking verbs or predicate noun or direct object or predicate adjective?
Linking verbs: The easy way to recognize a linking verb is that a linking verb acts as an equals sign:
- the object of the verb is a different form of the subject (Mary is my sister. Mary=sister)
- or the subject becomes the object (Mary's feet got wet. feet->wet).
Direct object: The direct object of a verb is the word that that receives the action of the verb:
- Mom baked cookies. (cookies are the object that was baked, the direct object of the verb baked)
- John told the story. (the story is what was told, story is the direct object of the verb told)
- Jane had homework. (homework is what she had, homework is the direct object of the verb had)
Indirect object: An indirect object precedes the direct object and tells to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done, who or what is receiving the direct object. There must be a direct object to have an indirect object:
- Mom baked us some cookies. (the cookies were baked for us, the indirect object of the verb baked)
- John told everyone the story. (the story was told to everyone, the indirect object of the verb told)
Predicate: The verb can be referred to as the predicate, but the complete predicate is the verb and all the words that follow related to that verb.
- Mom baked us some cookies. (the predicate is 'baked us some cookies')
- Mom baked us some cookies but saved some for dad. (there are two predicates, 'baked us some cookies', and 'saved some for dad)
- John told everyone the story and made us laugh. (there are two predicates, 'told everyone the story' and 'made us laugh')
Predicate noun: A predicate noun or pronoun (also called a predicate nominative) is part of the predicate of a sentence rather than being the subject and serves to modify or describe that subject. A predicate noun completes a linking verb and renames the subject.
- Mary is my sister.
- John is a storyteller.
Predicate adjective: A predicate adjective (also called a subject complement) also follows a linking verb and modifies the subject like other descriptive adjectives.
- The cookies are good.
- The stories were funny.
- Mary's feet got wet.
- Jane's homework was difficult.
What else can I help you with?
What is the predicate adjective of this sentence Your sister Mary teaches math and physical education at the high school?
There is no predicate adjective in that sentence. In order for a sentence to have a predicate adjective, the verb must be a linking verb. Example: Mary is happy. ("is" is a linking verb, and "happy" is a predicate adjective) In the sentence "Your sister Mary teaches math and physical education at the high school", the verb (teaches) is transitive (a type of action verb that takes a direct object).
Are linking verbs transitive or intransitive?
Linking verbs are neither transitive nor intransitive.A transitive verb is an action verb that transfers its action to a direct object (someone or something that receives the action of the verb).Mark threw the ball. (ball is the direct object of the verb)An intransitive verb is an action verb that does not transfer its action.The ball bounced. (no direct object)A linking verb is a type of verb that connects the subject to a predicate nominative or predicate adjective (subject complement). Because linking verbs do not express an action, they cannot be transitive or intransitive.Mark is a baseball player. (baseball player is a predicate nominative and provides more information about the subject, Mark)Mark is awesome. (awesome is a predicate adjective)
Pamela was the star of the play. Identify star as a direct object or indirect object or predicate adjective or a predicate nominative?
indirect
Can there be more than one noun in a sentence?
Yes there can!
What follows the linking or action verb?
A direct object follows a linking verb; for example: Maryis my sister.A direct object, an indirect object, or no object may follow an action verb; for example:Direct object: Mary skipped school.Indirect object: Mary skipped up the walk.No object: Mary skipped and John ran.
What follows a linking or action verb.?
subject
How do you find Predicate Adjective?
A predicate adjective (also called a subject complement) is an adjective that is the direct object of a linking verb which renames the subject. Examples:This cake is good.Mary was proud of her accomplishment.Jack's feet got wet.
Which is a predicate nominative Man or Meekest?
In the sentence: The doctor is a man. The noun man is the predicate nominative of the linking verb 'is'.The word 'meekest' is an adjective, which can be a predicate nominative when used as the direct object of a linking verb: My boyfriend is humble but her boyfriend is the meekest.
Is crazy a direct object?
Crazy cannot be a direct object because it's an adjective. A direct object is who or what receives the action of the transitive verb. Example: Ramone lifted 300 pounds. (Lifted is a transitive verb, and 300 pounds is the direct object. It's what was lifted.) Crazy can be used as a subject complement (a predicate nominative or predicate adjective) and follows a linking verb. A linking verb is not transitive because it's not an action. Example: Kevin is crazy. (Crazy is a predicate adjective)
What is the predicate adjective of this sentence Your sister Mary teaches math and physical education at the high school?
There is no predicate adjective in that sentence. In order for a sentence to have a predicate adjective, the verb must be a linking verb. Example: Mary is happy. ("is" is a linking verb, and "happy" is a predicate adjective) In the sentence "Your sister Mary teaches math and physical education at the high school", the verb (teaches) is transitive (a type of action verb that takes a direct object).
What are direct objects indirect objects predicate nominatives predicate adjectives?
Direct objects receive the action of the verb.Carl built a house. (a house is the direct object)Indirect objects receive the direct object.Martha handed me her hat. (her hat is the direct object; me is the indirect object)Predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives follow a linking verb and rename or describe the subject.Carl is a carpenter. (a carpenter is the predicate nominative)Martha is happy. (happy is the predicate adjective)
Are linking verbs transitive or intransitive?
Linking verbs are neither transitive nor intransitive.A transitive verb is an action verb that transfers its action to a direct object (someone or something that receives the action of the verb).Mark threw the ball. (ball is the direct object of the verb)An intransitive verb is an action verb that does not transfer its action.The ball bounced. (no direct object)A linking verb is a type of verb that connects the subject to a predicate nominative or predicate adjective (subject complement). Because linking verbs do not express an action, they cannot be transitive or intransitive.Mark is a baseball player. (baseball player is a predicate nominative and provides more information about the subject, Mark)Mark is awesome. (awesome is a predicate adjective)
What is the direct object in the sentence are you certain of that?
The sentence "Are you certain of that?" has no direct object. The only verb is "are", and it is a linking verb rather than an action verb, so "certain" is a predicate adjective.
Can a predicate nominative follow an action verb or linking verb?
Yes, a predicate nominative can follow a linking verb, where it renames or refers to the subject. However, it does not typically follow an action verb, which instead connects the subject to a direct object.
Is the verb sometimes the simple predicate?
Yes it can be a simple predicate if it is not followed by direct object, adjective predicate nominative or adverb.
What is the difference between a subject complement and a predicate?
The predicate is what is said about the subject.e.g. In "Joanne went to the shopping mall." ... 'went to the shopping mall' is the predicate.An adjective descibes a noun or pronoun. "Joanne bought some red roses." ... 'red' is an adjective.
What are transitive verbs and linking verbs?
A transitive verb is a type of action verb that takes a direct object. To identify a direct object, find the verb and ask "what or who" receives the action of the verb.Example:Mark threw the ball. (ball is the direct object of the verb threw)A linking verb is a type of verb that connects the subject to a predicate adjective or predicate nominative (both also know as the subject complement). True linking verbs are any form of be, become, and seem. Because linking verbs never express an action, they cannot be transitive.Examples:Ashley seems happy. (happy is the predicate adjective)Kevin is a doctor. (doctor is the predicate nominative)Some verbs can be both action verbs and linking verbs. Feel is an example this.Example:Hannah felt the fabric, and it feels nice. (felt is a transitive verb, fabric is the direct object; feelsis a linking verb, nice is the predicate adjective)Hint: replacing the verb with an equals sign (=) will help identify if the verb is an action verb or a linking verb. In the sentence "Hannah felt the fabric", the verb cannot be replaced with an equals sign. "Hannah=the fabric" does not make sense. However, in the sentence "It feels nice", the verb can be replaced with an equals sign. "It=nice".
