Here's how it works:
* Linking verb: Connects the subject to the predicate adjective, indicating that the adjective is describing the subject. Common linking verbs are "be" (am, is, are, was, were), "seem," "appear," "feel," "look," "sound," "taste," "smell," and "become."
* Subject: The noun or pronoun that the predicate adjective describes.
* Predicate adjective: The adjective that modifies the subject.
Example:
The sky is blue.
* Subject: The sky
* Linking verb: is
* Predicate adjective: blue
The predicate adjective "blue" describes the subject "sky."
Here are some more examples:
* The flowers are beautiful.
* She feels happy.
* The music sounds loud.
* He seems tired.
Key points to remember:
* Predicate adjectives are always adjectives.
* They are always part of the predicate of a sentence.
* They modify the subject of the sentence.
Understanding predicate adjectives helps you to correctly identify the grammatical structure of a sentence and to express your ideas with clarity and precision.