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What is a predicate adjective and how is it used correctly?

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Writeacher
A <u>predicate adjective</u> is on the "other" side of a linking verb from the subject -- and it modifies the subject.

John is <u>tall</u>.

The teacher is <u>talented</u>.
Writeacher
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/objects.htm#predicate
Ms. Sue
A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject.

Examples:

His girlfriend is very <b>pretty</b>.

Dorothy seemed <b>uneasy</b>.

The things in the dishwasher are <b>dirty</b>.

Check these sites for more information.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/objects.htm

http://www.geocities.com/mshayes611/Predicate_Nominatives.htm



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