Select the linking verb and the predicate noun or predicate adjective.

Question

Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth president of the United States, stayed an active humanitarian long after his presidency.

Answer 1

In the sentence, the linking verb is "stayed," and the predicate adjective is "an active humanitarian."

So, to clarify:

• Linking verb: stayed
• Predicate noun (or adjective in this case): an active humanitarian