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')
There is no part of speech called a 'predicate proper' in English.The predicate of a sentence is the verb and all the words related to that verb that tell something about the subject of the sentence.The simple predicate is the verb itself.The complete predicate is the verb and all the words related to that verb.Examples:Jane runs. (the simple predicate and the complete predicate is the verb 'runs')Jane runs in the park every morning. (the simple predicate is the verb 'runs'; the complete predicate is 'runs in the park every morning')Jane runs in the park then takes a shower before going to work. (this sentence has a compound predicate based on two verbs, 'runs' and 'takes', each with a group of words related to that verb)A possessive adjective is a pronoun that is placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to someone or something.The possessive adjectives are: my, your, our, his, her, their, its.Examples:I made the pie from my mother's recipe.Your garden looks beautiful.We're planning a party for their anniversary.Jack rode his bicycle to school.Another interpretation of the question:"What are predicate, proper, and possessive adjectives".A predicate adjective is one that follows a linking verb. Example: Mary is happy. (happy is the predicate adjective)A proper adjective is one that is derived from a proper noun. Example: Jose wants to be an American citizen. (American shows "what kind" of citizen)Possessive adjectives as explained above.
A noun is a person, place, or thing: Person: John, Sally, Frank Place: New York, Boston, Madrid Thing: car, boat, ball An adjective is a word that describes the noun. a red ball ('red' is the adjective - it describes the noun 'ball') a good vacation ('good' is the adjective - it describes the noun 'vacation') an ugly woman ('ugly' is the adjective - it describes the noun 'woman')
It is an attributive adjective.
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.
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A "hilly" can function as a predicate adjective, describing the subject of the sentence. For example, in the sentence "The terrain is hilly," "hilly" complements the subject "terrain" by providing additional information about its characteristics. It is not a direct object, predicate nominative, or object complement.
A nominative case (subjective) pronoun is used as the subject of a sentence or a clause and as a predicate nominative.
The predicate nominative is the noun or a pronoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject. Examples:Jane is my sister. (Jane = sister)Jane became a physical therapist. (Jane -> physical therapist)
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The predicate nominative is the noun or a pronoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject. Examples:Jane is my sister. (Jane = sister)Jane became a physical therapist. (Jane -> physical therapist)
A linking verb must be present to have a predicate adjective or predicate noun. Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun or an adjective that renames or describes the subject. Examples of linking verbs include "be," "become," "appear," "seem," and "feel."
That sentence contains a subject complement, where "became" links the subject "novel" with the predicate nominative "an overnight bestseller."
The words "Strawberry Days" in the phrase "The city calls its summer festival Strawberry Days" act as a predicate nominative. A predicate nominative is a noun or noun phrase that follows a linking verb (in this case, "calls") and renames or identifies the subject ("its summer festival").
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"Someone is very kind." is a complete sentence.someone- an indefinite pronoun, subject of the sentence;is- a verb, a linking verb (the object of the verb restates the subject of the sentence);very- an adverb, modifying the adjective 'kind';kind- adjective, a predicate adjective which restates the subject (someone = kind), following the linking verb.