Predicate Adjective:
* Describes the subject: The adjective modifies the subject of the sentence.
* Connects with a linking verb: The adjective follows a linking verb (like "is," "seems," "becomes," "feels," "appears," etc.).
Example: "She is kind." (Kind describes "she" and follows the linking verb "is")
Predicate Nominative:
* Renames the subject: The noun or pronoun renames the subject.
* Connects with a linking verb: The noun or pronoun follows a linking verb.
Example: "She is a kind person." (Kind person renames "she" and follows the linking verb "is")
In summary:
* If "kind" directly describes the subject, it's a predicate adjective.
* If "kind" renames the subject, it's a predicate nominative.