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The predicate noun (also called a predicate nominative) is the noun or a pronoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject.

For example: "Sally is a girl." The predicate noun is girl which restates the subject noun, Sally.

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What does a predicate nominatvie describe?

A predicate nominative is a noun or a pronoun that follows a linking verb to restate the subject of the sentence. Example:Mom is the boss.Theyare friends.


What are some types of noun?

A noun is a thing or idea as a part of speech. It can be a predicate noun, a direct object, a preposition object, a subject, and more. A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb to describe the subject (e.g. The bird is a crow (where "crow" is the predicate noun)). A direct object is the thing that receives the action (verb) committed by the subject (e.g. The bird killed the man ("man" is the direct object)). A prepositional object is whatever noun with which the preposition is describing a relation (e.g. The bird is below the cloud (where "cloud" is the object if the preposition "below")). A subject is whatever noun is committing the action or predicate (e.g. The bird killed the man ("bird" is the subject)).


Is fine an abstract noun?

No, "fine" is generally considered a predicate adjective or adverb, used to describe the state or quality of something. It is not an abstract noun.


What are the 10 uses of nouns?

A noun functions as:the subject of a sentencethe subject of a clausethe direct object of a verbthe indirect object of a verbthe object of a prepositiona predicate nominativea subject complement (predicate nominative)object complementa noun of direct addressan attributive noun to describe another nouna collective noun to group nouns for people or things


What is function of a noun?

A noun functions as: the subject of a sentence the subject of a clause the direct object of a verb the indirect object of a verb the object of a preposition a predicate nominative (a subject complement) object complement a noun of direct address an attributive noun to describe another noun a collective noun to group nouns for people or things

Related Questions

Is creatures a predicate noun?

in your question, no..."a predicate noun" is the predicate noun he was a creature...yes


Is mountain a predicate noun or predicate adjective?

Mountain is a predicate noun.


Is a predicate noun and a predicate nominative the same?

A predicate nominative is a noun or a pronoun. A predicate noun is a noun.


Is the word writer a predicate noun or predicate adjective?

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.


What is the difference between a predicate noun and a predicate nominatvie?

The difference is that a predicate nominative may be a noun, a pronoun, or an adjective, while a predicate noun must be a noun.


Is Migration routes are highways in the sky for birds a predicate noun or predicate adjective?

The noun 'highways' is a predicate noun (or predicate nominative); a noun or pronoun following a linking verb that renames the subject.


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)


Is the word popular a predicate noun or predicate adjective?

Yes because it can describe a noun--a popular person.


What is the predicate noun in the sentence The fable teaches the importance of hard work?

There is not a predicate noun in this sentence. The definition of a predicate noun is that it defines or restates the subject AND it has to follow a linking verb. example:Mrs.Smith is a nurse. the predicate noun would be nurse


What part of speech is the predicate noun?

A predicate noun is a a sub category inside a noun, which is a part of speech itself. It is simply a noun in the predicate.


Is natrural dye a predicate adjective?

no, it is a Predicate Noun.


When you use a predicate noun?

A predicate noun (also called a predicate nominative) is part of the predicate of a sentence rather than being the subject. A predicate noun follows a linking verb. The predicate noun is used to tell what the subject is, was, became, look, seem, etc.Jason is my cousin.Lucy's favorite color is yellow.When we were kids, we were called The Moppets.