Question

4d a predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and desc subject. examples the storm is weaker today. the adjective weaker follows the linking and describes the subject storm. hisako appeared tired yesterday. the adjective tired follows the link appeared and describes the subject hisako. predicate adjectives may be compound. example one cat seemed older and quieter than the other. the adjectives old quieter follow the linking verb seemed and describe the subject cat. exercise 6 identifying predicate adjectives underline the predicate adjectives in the sentences below. ex. the fish looks very fresh today. 1. saburo became quite hungry last evening. 2. this restaurant seems clean and airy. 3. the smoke from the fire smelled spicy to us. 4. the fish in lemon sauce tastes tart and sweet at the same time. 5. latrice appeared surprised but pleased by the variety of food. 6. my fingers were sticky and slightly stained from the stuffed grape leaves. 7. the toppings for the curry in those ceramic bowls look delicious. 8. that thick soup will stay hot for a long time. 9. the voices in the next booth sounded happy. 10. after such a big meal, we were full and sleepy.

Explanation:

Predicate adjectives follow linking verbs and describe the sentence's subject. Each answer identifies these adjectives as defined.

Answer:

1. Saburo became quite <u>hungry</u> last evening.
2. This restaurant seems <u>clean</u> and <u>airy</u>.
3. The smoke from the fire smelled <u>spicy</u> to us.
4. The fish in lemon sauce tastes <u>tart</u> and <u>sweet</u> at the same time.
5. Latrice appeared <u>surprised</u> but <u>pleased</u> by the variety of food.
6. My fingers were <u>sticky</u> and slightly <u>stained</u> from the stuffed grape leaves.
7. The toppings for the curry in those ceramic bowls look <u>delicious</u>.
8. That thick soup will stay <u>hot</u> for a long time.
9. The voices in the next booth sounded <u>happy</u>.
10. After such a big meal, we were <u>full</u> and <u>sleepy</u>.