Predicate Nominatives

1. Predicate Nominatives • Noun or Pronoun • Comes AFTER a LINKING VERB • Identifies the subject / refers directly to the subject. L.V. P.N. Mr. Richards is the mayor.

2. Predicate Nominative vs. Direct Object L.V. P.N. Alice was a crazy cat. A.V. D.O. Alice captured a crazy cat.

3. Predicate Adjective • ADJECTIVE • Comes AFTER a LINKING VERB • Describes the subject L.V. P.A. The cat is crazy!

4. Predicate Nominatives & Predicate Adjectives can be COMPOUND (more than 1) P.N. Ms. Silver is a teacher and a comedian. P.N.

5. Predicate Nominatives & Predicate Adjectives can be COMPOUND P.A. The clown was funny and a prestidigitator. P.N.

6. find the predicate nominative • Sophie is not my closest friend anymore. • The flag became a national symbol for our country. • The lead actress in the movie was Reese Witherspoon. • Second period will always be a class with a good sense of humor.

7. find the predicate adjective • The gardener grew more tired. • The food at In-n-Out is absolutely fantastic! • After eating there, my whole family felt very full and satisfied. • You look so amazing! • Are you frustrated with my attitude?

8. 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.

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

10. 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.

11. Predicate Nominative or Direct Object? A.V. D.O. Sam left his job last Tuesday. He was an accountant. Sam’s wife’s name is Madeline. Madeline brought Sam a bouquet of roses. L.V. P.N. L.V. P.N. A.V. D.O.

12. Mia and Kelsey visited Mr. Clapton’s guitar shop. Every guitar seemed way too expensive. The most expensive guitar was a Fender Stratocaster.