The document explains predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives, which are words that follow linking verbs to provide more information about the subject. It differentiates between these terms and includes examples for clarity. The text emphasizes the compound nature of these structures and provides various sentence examples to illustrate the concepts.

1. A word that comes after a
LINKING VERB and tells
more about the subject.
There are two kinds:
• Predicate Nominatives (noun)
• Predicate Adjectives

2. ★ Noun or Pronoun
★ Comes after a LINKING VERB
★ Identifies the subject or refers
to it.
Mr. Richards is the mayor.
L.V. P.N.

5. Predicate Nominative
vs. Direct Object
Alice was a crazy cat.
Alice captured a crazy cat.

6.  ADJECTIVE in the predicate of a
sentence
 Comes after a LINKING VERB
 Describes the subject
The cat is crazy!
L.V. P.A.

7. Predicate Nominatives &
Predicate Adjectives can be
COMPOUND (more than 1)
Whales are mammals
and my friends.

8. Predicate Nominatives &
Predicate Adjectives can be
COMPOUND
The clown was funny
and a friend to all.

9. 1. Sophie is my closest friend.
2. Botany is the study of plants.
3. The flag became a national
symbol.
4. The lead actress in the movie
was Reese Witherspoon.
5. Sixth period was a good

10. 1. Sophie is my closest friend.
2. Botany is the study of plants.
3. The flag became a national
symbol.
4. The lead actress in the movie
was Reese Witherspoon.
5. Sixth period was a good

11. 1. The gardener grew more tired.
2. The food at In-n-Out is
absolutely fantastic!
3. After eating there, my whole
family felt very full and
satisfied.
4. You look good!

12. 1. The gardener grew more tired.
2. The food at In-n-Out is
absolutely fantastic!
3. After eating there, my whole
family felt very full and
satisfied.
4. You look good!

13. Predicate Nominative
or Predicate
Adjective?
You are the one who called me.
The present felt light.
Your dog smells very stinky.
My first name is Laura.

14. Predicate Nominative or Predicate
Adjective?
You are the one who called me.
The present felt light.
Your dog smells very stinky.
My first name is Laura.

15. Predicate Nominative or Direct Object?
Sam left his job last Tuesday.
He was an accountant.
Sam’s wife’s name is Madeline.
Madeline brought Sam a bouquet of
roses.

16. Predicate Nominative or Direct Object?
Sam left his job last Tuesday.
He was an accountant.
Sam’s wife’s name is Madeline.
Madeline brought Sam a bouquet of
roses.