Identify linking verbs, predicate adjectives and predicate nouns

Key Notes:

Linking Verbs

• A linking verb connects the subject 🧑 to a word in the predicate.
• It does not show action ❌🏃 but shows a state of being or condition.
• Common linking verbs:
  • Be verbs: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been ✨
  • Others: seem, become, appear, feel, look, taste, smell, sound 👂👀👃

👉 Example:

• She is happy. 😊
• The soup smells delicious. 🍲

Predicate Adjectives

• A predicate adjective is an adjective that comes after a linking verb and describes the subject. 🎯
• Structure: Subject + Linking Verb + Adjective
  👉 Examples:
• The sky is blue. 🌌
• The students were excited. 🎉

Predicate Nouns (Predicate Nominatives)

• A predicate noun (or predicate nominative) is a noun or pronoun that comes after a linking verb and renames the subject. 🏷️
• Structure: Subject + Linking Verb + Noun/Pronoun
  👉 Examples:
• My father is a teacher. 👨‍🏫
• The winner was she. 🏆

Quick Tricks to Identify

1️⃣ If the word after the linking verb describes the subject → Predicate Adjective 🎨
2️⃣ If the word after the linking verb renames/identifies the subject → Predicate Noun 📘
3️⃣ If it shows action → Not a linking verb ❌

Practice Sentences

• The flowers smell sweet. 🌸 (Linking verb + Predicate Adjective)
• Raj is a student. 🎓 (Linking verb + Predicate Noun)
• They are kind. 💖 (Linking verb + Predicate Adjective)