I am having a hard time distinguishing predicate nominatives, predicate adjectives, and object of preposition. I need a couple good examples and good ways to determine if it is a Predicate nominative, predicate adjective, or object of prepoistion.
Thanks,
Mark K.
the directions are underline the predicate noun and circle the predicate adjective (but just name them for me please)
1. Gloria is thoughtful about other people.
2. She became an artist after several years of work.
If you have read this thread, then the answers are obvious. Hint: #1 contains a pred adj and #2 contains a pred nom.
In #1, thoughtful is the predicate adjective and there is NO predicate nominative; people is nothing related to your problem--it is the object of a preposition.
In #2, artist is the predicate nominative and there is NO predicate adjective; years is unrelated to your problem-- it is the object of a preposition again.
Frankly speaking, ma'am, if you are tired, you should rest. Find an upper-grade tutor for your son. Anyone who thinks that 'years' here could be an adjective should not be trying to teach our youth, even with the best of intentions. You are probably an excellent housekeeper and a loving mother. Why not rest on your laurels?
The balloon is red.-- red is a PA (a red balloon)
The balloon is shiny.-- shiny is a PA (a shiny balloon)
The balloon is shiny red. -- red is a PA and shiny is an adverb (NOT modifying balloon -- a red balloon but a shiny red)
The balloon is red and shiny -- red and shiny are PAs ( a red balloon and a shiny balloon)
The balloon is a toy. -- toy is a PN (toy = balloon)
The balloon is a red toy.-- toy is a PN and red is an adjective (NOT a PA!-- toy = balloon but a red toy).
The balloon is a shiny red toy.-- toy is a PN and red is a plain adjective (a red toy) and shiny is a plain adverb ( shiny red)
The balloon is a toy and a tool -- toy and tool are PNs ( balloon = toy and balloon = tool)
Well, at least I have learned to spell 'balloon' without looking at the keyboard.
The mother is teaching her son more she, and most likely YOU, could ever know.
Good job, Mom!!!!!