* Predicate nominative: This is a noun or pronoun that renames the subject of the sentence.
* Example: "My dog is a golden retriever." ("Golden retriever" renames the subject "dog")
* Predicate adjective: This is an adjective that describes the subject of the sentence.
* Example: "The sky is blue." ("Blue" describes the subject "sky")
An action verb is followed by a direct object or an indirect object.
* Direct object: This is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.
* Example: "She baked a cake." ("Cake" receives the action of "baked")
* Indirect object: This is a noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is performed.
* Example: "He gave her a present." ("Her" receives the present, which is the direct object)
Here's a simple way to remember:
* Linking Verbs = Describe (predicate nominative or adjective)
* Action Verbs = Do (direct or indirect object)