Here's a breakdown:
* Linking Verbs: These verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a word or phrase that renames or describes it. Common linking verbs include:
* Forms of "to be" (is, am, are, was, were, been, being)
* Appear, become, feel, grow, look, remain, seem, smell, sound, taste
* Predicate Nominative: The predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that renames the subject. It appears after the linking verb.
Example:
* Subject: The woman
* Linking Verb: is
* Predicate Nominative: a doctor
Sentence: The woman is a doctor.
In this sentence, "doctor" renames the subject "woman."
Key Points:
* The predicate nominative must be a noun or pronoun.
* It cannot be an adjective.
* It renames or describes the subject in a different way.
More Examples:
* My dog is a golden retriever.
* She seems happy.
* The answer is obvious.
* He became a teacher.