How much of the predicate comprises the PN or PA?
Hello! I am trying to help my son with his work, and we have found contradictory information as to what comprises a subject complement. Can someone help us, please?
We know not to include adverbs or prepositional phrases as part of a PN or PA, but do we include all modifiers (adjectives, articles, possessives)?
Here’s what I mean:
Which word(s) comprise the predicate nominative?
The password is the word“pencil.”
OR
The password is the word “pencil.”
Another one:
The milkshake tastes like chocolate ice cream.
OR
The milkshake tastes like chocolate ice cream.
What is “like” in this sentence? Is it part of the linking verb or part of the predicate nominative?
If you could also briefly address what comprises a predicate adjective (PA) in the same fashion, we would be so grateful!
Thank you??
Top answer
” I would consider this the correct answer. Take the entire NP (noun phrase). llgoodson The milkshake tastes like chocolate ice cream.
- ” I would consider this the correct answer.
- Take the entire NP (noun phrase).
- llgoodson The milkshake tastes like chocolate ice cream.
- 'like' is a preposition.
- 'like chocolate ice cream' is a prepositional phrase.
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llgoodsonThe password is the word “pencil.”
I would consider this the correct answer. Take the entire NP (noun phrase).
llgoodsonThe milkshake tastes like chocolate ice cream.
'like' is a preposition. 'like chocolate ice cream' is a prepositional phrase. There is no predicate noun or adjectiv
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