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LESSON 32 PARTS OF THE SENTENCE - PREDICATE
NOMINATIVE
Predicate Nominative
A predicate nominative
or predicate noun completes a linking verb and renames the subject.
It is a complement or completer because it completes the
verb. Predicate nominatives complete only linking verbs. The linking
verbs include the following: the helping verbs is, am, are, was, were, be,
being, and been; the sense verbs look, taste, smell, feel,
and sound; and verbs like become, seem, appear, grow, continue,
stay, and turn.
The verb in a sentence having a
predicate nominative can always be replaced by the word equals.
Examples: Mr. Johanson is a teacher. Mr. Johanson equals a teacher.
Mr. Johanson is a father. Mr. Johanson equals a father. Mr. Johanson
is my neighbor. Mr. Johanson equals my neighbor.
Find the verb, subject and
predicate nominatives in these sentences.
1. Ann is a new mother.
2. The black dog in the yard
was a large Doberman.
3. The tall boy has been our
best basketball player.
4. My uncle became a rich
computer expert.
5. Mr. Bush may be our next
President.
Answers
1. Ann = subject, is = verb,
mother = predicate nominative
2. dog = subject, was = verb,
Doberman = predicate nominative
3. boy = subject, has been =
verb, player = predicate nominative
4. uncle = subject, became =
verb, expert = predicate nominative
5. Mr. Bush = subject, may be =
verb, president = predicate nominative
Parts of the Sentence - Predicate Nominative
A predicate nominative
or predicate noun completes a linking verb and renames the subject.
It is a complement or completer because it completes the
verb. Predicate nominatives complete only linking verbs. The linking
verbs include the following: the helping verbs is, am, are, was, were, be,
being, and been; the sense verbs look, taste, smell, feel,
and sound; and verbs like become, seem, appear, grow, continue,
stay, and turn.
The verb in a sentence having a
predicate nominative can always be replaced by the word equals.
Examples: Mr. Johanson is a teacher. Mr. Johanson equals a teacher.
Mr. Johanson is a father. Mr. Johanson equals a father. Mr. Johanson
is my neighbor. Mr. Johanson equals my neighbor.
Predicate nominatives can
be compound. Example: Mr. Johanson is a teacher, father, and my neighbor.
List the subject, verb and
predicate nominatives in the following sentences.
1. My favorite pets were a
squirrel and a rabbit.
2. Our chief crops are corn,
wheat, and hay.
3. Mr. Jones is an
accountant and a big game hunter.
4. The owners of the race
car include Bill, Pete, and Sam.
5. My favorite holidays are
Christmas and Easter.
Answers
1. pets = subject, were =
verb, squirrel, rabbit = predicate nominative
2. crops = subject, are =
verb, corn, wheat, hay = predicate nominatives
3. Mr. Jones = subject, is
= verb, accountant, hunter = predicate nominatives
4. owners = subject,
include = verb, Bill, Pete, Sam = predicate nominatives
5. holidays = subject, are
= verb, Christmas, Easter = predicate nominatives
Parts of the Sentence - Predicate Nominative
A predicate nominative or
predicate noun completes a linking verb and renames the subject. It is a
complement or completer because it completes the verb. Predicate nominatives
complete only linking verbs. The linking verbs include the following: the
helping verbs is, am, are, was, were, be, being, and been; the sense verbs
look, taste, smell, feel, and sound; and verbs like become, seem, appear, grow,
continue, stay, and turn.
The verb in a sentence
having a predicate nominative can always be replaced by the word equals.
Examples: Mr. Johanson is a teacher. Mr. Johanson equals a teacher. Mr.
Johanson is a father. Mr. Johanson equals a father. Mr. Johanson is my
neighbor. Mr. Johanson equals my neighbor.
Predicate nominatives can
be compound. Example: Mr. Johanson is a teacher, father, and my neighbor.
Find the subjects, verbs,
and predicate nominatives in these sentences. Some may have compound subjects,
verbs, or predicate nominatives.
1. One traitor and enemy to
his country was Benedict Arnold.
2. Two loved Presidents
were Lincoln and Washington.
3. A ruby is a beautiful
stone.
4. The roads in the
mountains can be long dusty trails.
5. The location to the mine
was and still is a secret.
Answers
1. traitor, enemy =
subjects, was = verb, Benedict Arnold = predicate nominative
2. Presidents = subject,
were = verb, Lincoln, Washington = predicate nominatives
3. ruby = subject, is =
verb, stone = predicate nominative
4. roads = subject, can be
= verb, trails = predicate nominatives
5. location = subject, was,
is = verbs, secret = predicate nominatives
Parts of the Sentence - Predicate Nominative
A predicate nominative or
predicate noun completes a linking verb and renames the subject. It is a
complement or completer because it completes the verb. Predicate nominatives
complete only linking verbs. The linking verbs include the following: the
helping verbs is, am, are, was, were, be, being, and been; the sense verbs
look, taste, smell, feel, and sound; and verbs like become, seem, appear, grow,
continue, stay, and turn.
The verb in a sentence
having a predicate nominative can always be replaced by the word equals.
Examples: Mr. Johanson is a teacher. Mr. Johanson equals a teacher. Mr.
Johanson is a father. Mr. Johanson equals a father. Mr. Johanson is my
neighbor. Mr. Johanson equals my neighbor.
Predicate nominatives can
be compound. Example: Mr. Johanson is a teacher, father, and my neighbor.
Find the subjects, verbs,
and predicate nominatives in these sentences. Some may have compound subjects,
verbs, or predicate nominatives. Some may not have a predicate nominative.
1. Abbott and Costello were
famous actors and a comedy team.
2. Radio and television
have become old inventions and household necessities.
3. Many neglected children
become really unhappy grownups.
4. The car has been here
for a long time.
5. She was a model and
became a movie star.
Answers
1. Abbott, Costello =
subjects, were = verb, actors, team = predicate nominatives
2. radio, television =
subjects, have become = verb, inventions, necessities = predicate nominatives
3. children = subject,
become = verb, grownups = predicate nominatives
4. car = subject, has been
= verb
5. she = subject, was,
became = verbs, model, movie star = predicate nominatives
Parts of the Sentence - Predicate Nominative
A predicate nominative or
predicate noun completes a linking verb and renames the subject. It is a
complement or completer because it completes the verb. Predicate nominatives
complete only linking verbs. The linking verbs include the following: the
helping verbs is, am, are, was, were, be, being, and been; the sense verbs
look, taste, smell, feel, and sound; and verbs like become, seem, appear, grow,
continue, stay, and turn.
The verb in a sentence
having a predicate nominative can always be replaced by the word equals.
Examples: Mr. Johanson is a teacher. Mr. Johanson equals a teacher. Mr.
Johanson is a father. Mr. Johanson equals a father. Mr. Johanson is my
neighbor. Mr. Johanson equals my neighbor.
Predicate nominatives can
be compound. Example: Mr. Johanson is a teacher, father, and my neighbor.
Find the subjects, verbs,
and predicate nominatives in these sentences. Some may have compound subjects,
verbs, or predicate nominatives. Some may not have a predicate nominative.
1. An honest man should
have been the leader of the country.
2. Curt's favorite toy is
his big truck.
3. Students' favorite food
must be pizza.
4. The alarm must be
ringing again and again.
5. My homes have been a
school house, an old apartment, and a moved-in house.
Answers
1. man = subject, should
have been = verb, leader = predicate nominative
2. toy = subject, is = verb,
truck = predicate nominative
3. food = subject, must be
= verb, pizza = predicate nominative
4. alarm = subject, must be
ringing = verb
5. homes = subject, have
been = verb, school house, apartment, house = predicate nominatives
Parts of the Sentence - Predicate Nominative
Find the subjects, verbs,
and predicate nominatives in these sentences. Some may have compound subjects,
verbs, or predicate nominatives. Some may not have a predicate nominative.
1. My favorite musical
instruments are the radio, television, and stereo.
2. Two popular trees are
the linden and the honey locust.
3. The winner will be
either Jeff or Will.
4. Are those people our
neighbors and friends?
5. Baseball and golf are
outdoor sports.
6. I will be home tomorrow.
7. Your doctor should be a
well-trained individual.
8. Jenny and Emily are
close friends.
9. The grand prize was a
trip to Hawaii and a cruise to Alaska.
10. Mr. Hatch is a member
of congress and a song writer.
Answers
1. instruments = subject,
are = verb, radio, television, stereo = predicate nominatives
2. trees = subject, are =
verb, linden, honey locust = predicate nominatives
3. winner = subject, will
be = verb, Jeff, Will = predicate nominatives
4. people = subject, are =
verb, neighbors, friends = predicate nominatives
5. baseball, golf =
subjects, are = verb, sports = predicate nominative
6. I = subject, will be =
verb
7. doctor = subject, should
be = verb, individual = predicate nominative
8. Jenny, Emily = subject,
are = verb, friends = predicate nominative
9. prize = subject, was =
verb, trip, cruise = predicate nominatives
10. Mr. Hatch = subject, is = verb, member, writer = predicate nominative
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