Identify the linking verb and the predicate nominative in
each of the following sentences.
1. Kilim anjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa.
2. The kingdom of Siam became modern-day Thailand.
3. Dandelions can be a problem for gardeners.
4. Sue Mishima should be a lawyer or a stockbroker when she grows up.
5. When will a woman be president of the United States?
6. Reuben has become a fine pianist.
7. The team captains are Daniel, Mark, and Hannah.
8. At the moment, she remains our choice as candidate for mayor.
9. Is Alaska the largest state in the United States?
10. According to my teacher, philately is another name for stamp
collecting.
1. is-mountains
2. became-Thailand
3. be-dandelions
4. be-lawyer, stockbroker
5. be-president
6. become-pianist
7. are-Daniel, Mark, Hannah
8. remains-candidate
9. is-state
10. is-name
3, 8 are wrong
4 -- the complete verb is "should be."
5 -- what's the helping verb?
6 -- helping verb?
The others are right.
3. can be-problem
5. will be-president
6. has become-president
8. remain-choice
Now they're right. :-)
1. The linking verb is "is" and the predicate nominative is "mountains."
2. The linking verb is "became" and the predicate nominative is "Thailand."
3. The linking verb is "be" and the predicate nominative is "dandelions."
4. The linking verb is "be" and the predicate nominatives are "lawyer" and "stockbroker."
5. The linking verb is "be" and the predicate nominative is "president."
6. The linking verb is "become" and the predicate nominative is "pianist."
7. The linking verb is "are" and the predicate nominatives are "Daniel," "Mark," and "Hannah."
8. The linking verb is "remains" and the predicate nominative is "candidate."
9. The linking verb is "is" and the predicate nominative is "state."
10. The linking verb is "is" and the predicate nominative is "name."