Identify linking verbs, predicate adjectives, and predicate nouns
Key Notes :
📝 Linking Verbs, Predicate Adjectives & Predicate Nouns
Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to more information about it. They do not show action; instead, they link the subject to a description or identity.
| Linking Verbs 🔗 |
Definition: A linking verb connects the subject to a word that describes or renames it.
Common Linking Verbs:
- be (am, is, are, was, were) 🟢
- become 🌱
- seem 🌟
- feel 😊, look 👀, appear 👓, taste 😋, smell 👃
Example:
- She is happy. 🙂
- The soup tastes delicious. 🍲😋
| Predicate Adjectives ✨ |
Definition: A predicate adjective follows a linking verb and describes the subject.
Clues: Answers the question: “What is the subject like?”
Example:
- The sky is blue. 🌌💙 (“blue” describes sky)
- The flowers smell sweet. 🌸🍬 (“sweet” describes flowers)
| Predicate Nouns (Predicate Nominatives) 🏷️ |
Definition: A predicate noun follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject.
Clues: Answers the question: “Who or what is the subject?”
Example:
- My brother is a doctor. 👨⚕️ (“doctor” renames brother)
- She became the class president. 🏫👑 (“class president” renames she)
| 🌟 Quick Tips to Remember |
| Term | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Linking Verb 🔗 | Connects subject to description or identity | She is smart. |
| Predicate Adjective ✨ | Describes the subject | The cake looks yummy. 🍰 |
| Predicate Noun 🏷️ | Renames the subject | He became a hero. 🦸 |
| 🔹 Examples Together |
- The soup is hot. 🍲🔥 → Predicate Adjective (hot)
- My friend is a musician. 🎵🎸 → Predicate Noun (musician)
- The sky appears cloudy. ☁️🌥️ → Predicate Adjective (cloudy)
- He became a champion. 🏆🥇 → Predicate Noun (champion)
- The flowers smell fragrant. 🌹💐 → Predicate Adjective (fragrant)
| 🎨 Fun Trick to Remember |
- Linking verbs = 🔗 link the subject to more info
- Predicate adjectives = ✨ describe the subject
- Predicate nouns = 🏷️ rename the subject
Let’s Practice! 🖊️
