Here's a better way to understand predicate nominatives:
What is a Predicate Nominative?
* A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of the sentence.
* It completes the meaning of the subject by providing more information about it.
* It acts as a complement to the subject.
Examples:
* Subject - Linking Verb - Predicate Nominative
* She - is - a doctor.
* The book - is - a mystery.
* My favorite color - is - blue.
* He - seems - a kind man.
* The winner - was - she.
How to Identify Predicate Nominatives:
1. Look for a linking verb. Common linking verbs include "be," "seem," "appear," "become," "feel," "smell," "taste," "sound," "look," and "remain."
2. Find the subject. The subject is the noun or pronoun performing the action or being described.
3. Identify the word that renames or describes the subject. This word is the predicate nominative.
Remember:
* A predicate nominative must be a noun or pronoun.
* It must follow a linking verb.
* It must rename or identify the subject.
Instead of asking for a list of predicate nominatives, you could ask for examples of sentences containing predicate nominatives, or you could ask for specific types of predicate nominatives (e.g., "What are some examples of predicate nominatives that are proper nouns?").