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  1. [Grammar] - predicate adjective | UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum

    May 26, 2010 · What are the predicates in the three sentences? - is he - was strong - was a great inventor Predicate adjective -- What is it? It is a verbal complement that comes after certain …

  2. Predicate Adjective / Predicate Nominative - UsingEnglish.com

    Feb 9, 2003 · Predicate Adjective (Describes subject.) I am ready. John is happy. Sue is sad. The above sentences can be reversed, thus: Ready am I. Happy is John. Sad is Sue. While the …

  3. Can the verb 'to be' take an object? - UsingEnglish.com

    Aug 6, 2009 · Can any of you good people give me some exceptions where the verb 'to be' takes an object. Linking verbs are complemented by either a predicate adjunct (obligatory adverbial) …

  4. [General] Predicate Adjectives or nominative - UsingEnglish.com

    Sep 25, 2013 · S double predicate Saraj Zhou Jul 28, 2021 Analysing and Diagramming Sentences Replies 4 Views 2K Jul 31, 2021 TheParser T R "Predicate" or "verb" Rachel …

  5. [Grammar] - Prepositional Complement, Subj Complement, Noun …

    Jun 21, 2011 · You ask whether a predicate nominative is the same as a noun clause. Well, I think the answer is NO, BUT a noun clause CAN be a predicate nominative. Here is an example …

  6. object complement or attributive | UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum

    Sep 23, 2015 · Here comes a sentence: It must be someone having fun. "It" is the subject and "must be" is the predicate. Then I classify "someone" as the predicative. So, the controversy …

  7. General Language Discussions | UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum

    Dec 12, 2013 · An area for general discussions about the English language. Any non-language discussions should be conducted in the General Members Discussions area.

  8. Predicate and predication | UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum

    Nov 16, 2013 · Hi, please can anybody help me to understand what is the difference between predicate and predication. How do I recognize these in sentence? I have these two examples …

  9. 'Knives Are Out' Meaning - UsingEnglish.com

    What does the idiom 'Knives Are Out' mean? With a clear, concise definition and usage examples, discover this idiom's meaning and usage in the English language. Explore with us today!

  10. Rules for Comparative Forms in English Grammar

    Jun 16, 2023 · Discover the simple rules of comparison in English grammar, including exceptions, syllable-based guidelines, and adverb comparatives. Improve your language skills today!