Lesson 7 Flashcards
Define predicate adjective. Give an example.
A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and modifies the subject.
Ex. Wilbur is tired.
Give all forms of the to be verb.
The forms of the to be verb are am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been.
What is a physical action verb? Give examples.
A physical action verb expressions action that can be perceived by the senses.
Ex. kick, run, eat
What verb shows being or existence?
The to be verb shows being or existence.
What is a sentence complement? Give the four complements.
A complement is one or more words in the predicate that complete the meaning of the subject and verb. The four complements are predicate nominative, predicate adjective, direct object, and indirect object.
What is a mental action verb? Give examples.
A mental action verb expressions action that cannot be perceived by the senses.
Ex. think, know, believe
What is a verb?
A verb is a word that shows action or being.
What parts of speech are NOT complements?
Adverbs and prepositional phrases are not complements.
What is a verb phrase? Give examples.
A verb phrase is made up of a main verb and one or more helping verbs.
Ex. 1I have been walking for an hour.
Ex. 2 I should have walked yesterday.
Define predicate nominative. Give an example.
A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linkin verb and renames the subject.
Ex. Wilbur is a pig.
