Find predicate adjective & participle in sentence
A participle is a verb used as an adjective.
10. While others tried new approaches, she remained faithful to the traditional methods.
ANS: Part = remained (described how faithful)
11. Pavlova achieved great success in several celebrated tours
Ans: Part = celebrated ( describes tours)
12. Her controlled yet artful movements won her many fans
Ans. Part = controlled
14. A few of Pavlova's breathtaking performances are still available.
And: PA = available ( describes performances after a linking verb)
Part = breathtaking ( verb describes performances)
10. No, "remained" is the main verb.
11. Yes
12. Yes
14. Yes
In sentence 10, the predicate adjective is "faithful," which describes the subject "she." The participle is "remained," which serves as an adjective modifying the subject "she."
In sentence 11, the predicate adjective is "celebrated," which describes the noun "tours." The participle is also "celebrated," serving as an adjective modifying the noun "tours."
In sentence 12, the predicate adjective is "controlled," which describes the noun "movements." There is no participle in this sentence.
In sentence 14, the predicate adjective is "available," which describes the noun "performances" after the linking verb "are." The participle is "breathtaking," which serves as an adjective modifying the noun "performances."