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Lesson

Title: Predicate nominatives

Grade: 6-a Lesson: S1-L6

Explanation: This lesson describes a topic in grammar which is important in understanding how words can and should be combined to make grammatically correct and readable sentences.

Lesson:

Definition: Predicate nominatives

A predicate nominative is a noun (or pronoun) that occurs after a linking verb and means the same as the subject.

Examples: Chess is their favorite pastime.

Tip: Predicate nominatives

To prove the predicate nominative, invert the sentence. This is called inverting the sentence.
Begin with the word(s) after the verb, include the predicate nominative, and go to the beginning of the sentence.
Example: Mr. Harrison is Charlie’s tennis coach. Charlie’s tennis coach is Mr. Harrison.