Linking Verbs and Predicate Nominatives In each of the sentences below, the complete predicate of the sentence (which is a VP) contains a linking verb and a NP that renames the complete subject (which itself is an NP). Fun fact: the NP in the predicate that renames the subject is called a predicate nominative! Directions for online completion: Copy, rename, and share this document, then 1) green­highlight the simple subject, 2) yellow highlight the simple predicate, and 3) underline the two main noun phrases (NPs). Notice that the underlined phrases should be able to be used as subjects in other/new sentences (if they can’t, you have misidentified the phrase). Directions for printed paper completion: Print this document, then: 1) single­underline the simple subject, 2) double underline the simple predicate, and 3) circle or highlight the two main noun phrases (NPs). Notice that the underlined phrases should be able to be used as subjects in other/new sentences (if they can’t, you have misidentified the phrase). Example: The homework below is the easiest homework that you will ever get . Example: Adverbs in these sentences are not part of the simple predicate . Example: Mr. Teichert is your teacher . As you complete these questions, jot down any questions that you may have! 1. The girl in the orange jumpsuit is my nextdoor neighbor. 2. Her mother was a finalist in the regional competition. 3. Their grandfather from the Ukraine was a competing gymnast. 4. The whole family comes from a long line of excellent athletes. 5. Mr. Bowtiekurt’s family are world­class grammarians. 6. The girl standing on her head in the garbage dumpster will probably is not a rocket scientist. 7. Completing homework on time can be an arduous task. 8. The custodian in that building is a mean old man with no friends. 9. The Last House on the Left is the least expensive house on the Block. 10. The whiteboard in our classroom is the dirtiest whiteboard in the school.