What is a predicate adjective?

1. DGP 4 Notes from class • What is a predicate adjective? • Is an adjective • Follows a LINKING verb and DESCRIBES the subject • To find it, say “subject,” “linking verb,” “what?” • He is nice. - “He” “is” “what?” – nice (predicate adjective) • What is a predicate nominative? • Is a noun or pronoun • Follows a LINKING verb and RENAMES the subject • To find it, say “subject,” “linking verb,” “what?” • He is a nice guy. – “He” “is” “what?” – guy (predicate • nominative)

2. DGP 4 Notes from class Linking Verb links or connects the subject to the rest of the sentence (predicate). am, is, are, was, were, will be, be, being, been TEST THESE – appear, become, feel, grow, look, remain, seem, smell, sound, stay, taste TEST BY SUBSTITUTING A TRUE LINKING VERB. The tomato tasted sweet. - LINKING I tasted the tomato. - ACTION shows what the subject is DOING/ action of the subject. Has, have, or had ARE ACTION when they are used alone. (Mental or Physical) Action Verb

3. DGP 4 Notes from class • What is an adverb? • modifies AND describes adjectives (really cute), verbs (ran quickly) and other adverbs (very easily) • Tells HOW? When? Where? To What Extent? In what manner? • NOT is always an adverb • What is an adjective? • modifies AND describes nouns (I have a green pen.) and pronouns (They are happy.) • Tells WHICH ONE? WHAT KIND? HOW MANY? HOW MUCH? • ARTICLES: a, an, the are always adjectives