Predicate Noun Examples

Predicate Noun Examples Predicate Noun Nouns-name a person, place, thing, or idea Nouns can function as predicate nouns. A predicate noun follows a linking verb and renames the subject of the sentence or clause. To find a predicate noun: 1) Find the verb. 2) Is the verb and action verb or a linking verb? 3) If the verb is a linking verb, you could have a predicate noun or a predicate adjective. 4) Look for the word after the linking verb that renames or describes the subject. 5) If the word is a noun-a person, place, thing-that renames the subject, you have found a predicate noun. Sometimes, you may hear a predicate noun called a predicate nominative. These two terms mean the same thing. Examples of Predicate Noun: Examples of predicate nouns with explanation: John is my friend. Is links John to friend-a noun that renames John. Ann is a nurse. Is links Ann to nurse-a noun that renames Ann. Mark and John are baseball players. Are links Mark and John to players-a noun that renames them. Below are some additional examples of sentences that have a predicate noun. The predicate noun is underlined. 1) My mom was the class president. 2) Luke and Russ are brothers. 3) Shannon is a dancer. 4) George Washington was the first president. 5) Boats are my favorite! 6) Trisha and Mandy were roommates at camp. 7) My dog is a Labrador.