Predicate Adjectives

A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows an intransitive linking verb and describes the subject. Verbs of the senses are often followed by predicate adjectives.

Intransitive linking verbs are forms of the verb to be, words of change like remain, become, and seem, and verbs of the senses.

Examples of intrasitive linking verbs that may be followed by a predicate adjective:

is	be	remain	sound
am	has been	become	look
are	have been	seem	smell
was	has been	were	taste
			feel

ANALYZING

Predicate adjectives are turquoise.

EXAMPLES

Autumn leaves are colorful.
           Subject = leaves
           Intransitive linking verb = are
           Predicate adjective = colorful
                    Colorful describes the subject, leaves.

Fall apples taste crisp and sweet.
           Subject = apples
           Intransitive linking verb = taste
           Predicate adjective = crisp, sweet
                    Crisp and sweet describe the subject, apples.

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