Predicate Nouns and Adjectives

1. Predicate Nouns and Adjectives

2. So far… • So far we have talked about Objects that come after action verbs. • We are now learning what comes after linking verbs.

3. The Subject Complement • This is not something nice you say to a subject. • The subject complement is a noun, pronoun, or adjective that comes after a linking verb and identify or describe the subject. • There are two kinds: Predicate Nouns and Predicate Adjectives.

4. The most common linking verb is “to be” am was are were is are were Also: be, being, been The following are sometimes linking verbs Appear Feel Look Seem Sound Taste Become Grow Remain Smell Stay Turn Remember Linking Verbs

5. Predicate Nouns • Earlier we learned that a Direct Object receives the action of the action verb. • Now we are learning that a Predicate Noun is linked to the Subject by a linking verb. • Remember that linking verbs act like equals signs. The Subject = Predicate Noun

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7. Examples • Jim is my youth pastor. • He is a really nice guy. • At first he seemed to be a nerd. • He has been a student in seminary for years. • However, he soon became our friend. • Jim will always be an important person in my life.

8. Things to know • A Predicate Noun is always a Noun (obviously). • A Predicate Noun will never come inside a prepositional phrase. • Unless it is a question, the Predicate Noun will always come after the linking verb: Subject-Linking Verb-Predicate Noun • Predicate Nouns always use Subject pronouns (not object pronouns) I, he, she, we, they, who

9. PracticeLabel the PN • My school is Mandeville Jr. High • The students are a collection of all types of kids. • Some kids are skaters. • Some kids seem to be skaters but are preppies. • Other kids have always been rap fans. • Two kids are country music types. • They are nice.

10. PracticeLabel the PN • My school is Mandeville Jr. High. • The students are a collection of all types of kids. • Some kids are skaters. • Some kids seem to be skaters but are preppies. • Other kids have always been rap fans. • Two kids are country music types. • They are nice. (None)

11. How come “nice” is not a PN? • “Nice” is an adjective. • A Predicate Noun must be a Noun. • “Nice” is a Predicate Adjective.

12. Predicate Adjective • A Predicate Adjective is similar to a Predicate Noun in that it always comes after a Linking Verb. • The Predicate Adjective is always an Adjective. • The PA describes/modifies the Subject. • Since a Linking Verb acts like an equals sign, Subject = Predicate Adjective • You will not have a PN and a PA next to each other!

13. Examples • Sarah iscool. • Before this year, she seemed really shy. • Her voice sounds really soft and quiet. • However, her guitar playing has become loud. • She is awfully talented with her guitar. • Some day she will be a famous musician.

14. How to Label • When labeling Subject Complements: • Mark Out Prepositional Phrases first • Label the Subject • Find the Verb. Is it an Action Verb (AV) or a Linking Verb (LV) • If it is a Linking Verb, what word is the Subject being linked to? • Is that word a Noun (PN) or an Adjective (PA)?

15. Practice • My favorite basketball team is the Lakers. • They were awesome last year. • This year they seem distracted. • During the championship they will be victorious. • Hopefully, they are the best team again. • They should win their division at least.

16. Practice: PN or PA • My favorite basketball team is the Lakers. • They were awesome last year. • This year they seem distracted. • During the championship they will be victorious. • Hopefully, they are the best team again. • They should win their division at least. (None)

17. More Practice • The Clippers are my other favorite team. • They are not very good. • However, their games are so exciting. • Their players have grown very skillful. • Their best players are rookies and sophomores. • They dunk the ball really well. • Who is your favorite?

18. More Practice: PN or PA • The Clippers are my other favorite team. • The are not very good. • However, their games are so exciting. • Their players have grown very skillful. • Their best players are rookies and sophomores. • They dunk the ball really well. (None) • Who is your favorite?

19. Practice Labeling PA’s, PN’s, and DO’s • Yoda is very talented with the force. • He is the oldest Jedi. • He may be short, but he is tough! • Yoda used to be a puppet in the old movies. • Now, they make him on a computer. • In this movie, Yoda has a lightsaber. • His lightsaber is short and green. • Why does he need a cane?

20. Practice Labeling PA’s, PN’s, and DO’s • Yoda is very talented with the force. • He is the oldest Jedi. • He may be short, but he is tough! • Yoda used to be a puppet in the old movies. • Now, they make him on a computer. • In this movie, Yoda has a lightsaber. • His lightsaber is short and green. • Why does he need a cane?

21. Practice Labeling PA’s, PN’s and DO’s • Spongebob is big and yellow. • His friend is Patrick. • Patrick looks kind of funny today.

22. Practice Labeling PA’s, PN’s and DO’s • Spongebob is big and yellow. • His friend is Patrick. • Patrick looks kinda funny today.