I'll solve this problem by identifying whether each highlighted word or phrase is a predicate noun or a predicate adjective, based on the definition provided.
Looking at the image, I can see:
- The definition: "A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the sentence."
- An example: "Catherine looks dazzling in the new dress." where "dazzling" is identified as a predicate adjective.
- A list of 8 sentences with highlighted words/phrases to classify as either predicate nouns or predicate adjectives.
Let me go through each sentence one by one:
1) "The math assignment was difficult." - "difficult" is an adjective describing the subject "math assignment" after the linking verb "was". This is a predicate adjective.
2) "My father is a teacher." - "a teacher" is a noun phrase that renames/identifies the subject "father" after the linking verb "is". This is a predicate noun.
3) "The food smells delicious." - "delicious" is an adjective describing the subject "food" after the linking verb "smells". This is a predicate adjective.
4) "The song sounds soothing." - "soothing" is an adjective describing the subject "song" after the linking verb "sounds". This is a predicate adjective.
5) "Kevin finally became a lawyer." - "a lawyer" is a noun phrase that identifies the subject "Kevin" after the linking verb "became". This is a predicate noun.
6) "Patrick is a musician." - "a musician" is a noun phrase that identifies the subject "Patrick" after the linking verb "is". This is a predicate noun.
7) "The two houses appeared identical." - "identical" is an adjective describing the subject "houses" after the linking verb "appeared". This is a predicate adjective.
8) "My brother is a mathematician." - "a mathematician" is a noun phrase that identifies the subject "brother" after the linking verb "is". This is a predicate noun.
The solution is to mark each item accordingly:
1) Predicate adjective
2) Predicate noun
3) Predicate adjective
4) Predicate adjective
5) Predicate noun
6) Predicate noun
7) Predicate adjective
8) Predicate noun
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of predicate nominative and predicate adjective worksheet with answers.
