Understanding Linking Verbs and Predicate Words in English Grammar

Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence with a predicate word, while predicate words follow a linking verb to identify, rename, or describe the subject. Learn about sentence patterns, forms of linking verbs, and how to differentiate between linking and action verbs. Understand the role of predicate nouns in sentences through examples.

• English Grammar
• Linking Verbs
• Predicate Words
• Sentence Structure
• Parts of Speech

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1. LINKING VERBS AND PREDICATE WORDS

2. LINKING VERBS A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence with a predicate word that identifies/renames or describes the subject. Mrs. Herling is my English teacher.

3. PREDICATE WORDS A predicate word Follows a linking verb Identifies or renames the subject. Called a predicate noun He is my friend Describes the subject. Called predicate adjective He is nice.

4. SENTENCE PATTERNS WITH LVS S + LV + PN S + LV + PA Predicate nouns (PN) and predicate adjectives (PA) are called SUBJECT COMPLIMENTS because they always tie back to the SUBJECT in some way! PNs-rename or further identify the subject PAs-describe or modify the subject

5. LINKING VERBS Forms of be - am, are, is ,was, were, be, being, been *Senses- look, appear, taste, smell, feel, sound Others-become, seem, *grow, *stay, *remain, *turn *these verbs can also be action verbs, depending on how they are used in a sentence

6. LV OR AV? A tip for checking to see if a verb is a linking verb vs. an action verb is to substitute the word is/was or are/were for the verb 1. The kitten looks so innocent Linking verb-can replace with is 2. The kitten looks at the bird. Action verb- cannot replace with is ; sentences does not make sense

7. THE CAR TURNED AND WENT THE OPPOSITE DIRECT. 1. LINKING VERB OR 2. ACTION VERB

8. SHE SMELLED THE FLOWERS. 1. LINKING VERB OR 2. ACTION VERB

9. THE PERFUME SMELLED SWEET. 1. LINKING VERB OR 2. ACTION VERB

10. PREDICATE NOUNS A predicate noun always Comes after a linking verb Is a noun or a pronoun that identifies/renames the subject Can be compound Examples 1. Matthew is a student in my class 2. Michele was a member of the club.

11. PREDICATE ADJECTIVE A predicate adjective always Comes after a linking verb Is an adjective that describes the subject Can be compound Examples 1. Matthew is very bright in class. 2. Michele was extremely organized.

12. YOU CAN NOT HAVE BOTH A PN AND A PA FOLLOWING THE SAME LINKING VERB Example: Chocolate is my favorite flavor. Favorite is not a PA it just a regular adjective describing flavor.

13. FINDING PN AND PA 1. Find the verb, and determine if it is a linking verb. Remember the is test. 2. Find the subject 3. In the predicate (AFTER THE LINKING VERB), look for a noun/pronoun that renames/identifies the subject (PN) or an adjective that describes the subject (PA). Example 1. The puppy is a hound. 2. The puppy is a hound. 3. The puppy is a hound.

14. PRACTICE TIME

15. WHAT IS THE PREDICATE NOUN? Mr. Walton is the principal at McAdoo Middle School.

16. WHAT IS THE PREDICATE ADJECTIVE ? Mr. Walton is usually fair with students.

17. TRUE OR FALSE? A predicate noun is either a noun or adjective.

18. TRUE OR FALSE? A predicate noun and predicate adjective always follow a linking verb.

19. TRUE OR FALSE? A predicate noun describes the subject

20. THE PUPPY IN THE WINDOW WILL BE MY PET SOON 1. Predicate Noun 2. Predicate Adjective

21. MY SISTER IS MY BEST FRIEND. 1. Predicate Noun 2. Predicate Adjective

22. THE CAKE LOOKED DELICIOUS. 1. Predicate Noun 2. Predicate Adjective

23. THE WATCH IN THE CATALOG LOOKED CHEAP. 1. Predicate noun 2. Predicate adjective

24. THE SCULPTURE WAS A GREAT WORK OF ART. 1. Predicate Noun 2. Predicate Adjective

25. WHAT IS THE PREDICATE NOUN IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE? The boy with the nice smile is a friend of mine. 1. boy 2. smile 3. friend 4. mine

26. WHAT IS THE PREDICATE ADJECTIVE IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE? The boy with the nice smile is always pleasant to me. 1. boy 2. nice 3. smile 4. pleasant

27. WHAT IS THE WORD SOUNDS IN THE SENTENCE BELOW? The lady at the store sounds angry. 1. Action Verb 2. Linking Verb

28. WHAT IS THE WORD COOKIES IN THE SENTENCE? I ate ten cookies after lunch. 1. PN 2. PA 3. DO 4. IO Great .how do I do this?

29. STEPS 1. Find the verb in the sentence The verb is _________ 2. Determine if the verb is action or linking 3. If it is an action verb, it is a DO or IO 4. If it is a linking verb, it is a PN or PA 5. Follow your normal steps that we reviewed in class So lets look at the question again

30. WHAT IS THE WORD COOKIES IN THE SENTENCE? I ate ten cookies after lunch. 1. PN 2. PA 3. DO 4. IO Great .how do I do this?

31. WHAT IS THE WORD US IN THE SENTENCE? You should give us a break for a change! 1. PN 2. PA 3. DO 4. IO