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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which word in the sentence is the predicate adjective? The throat of this male hummingbird is red. A. red B. male C. throat D. hummingbird

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

A predicate adjective is an adjective that is in the predicate of the sentence and modifies the subject. It also follows a linking verb. So in this sentence, what is the subject ? The subject is " throat ". " of this male hummingbird " is a prepositional phrase so we can take this out...it is not needed. So basically our sentence reads , " The throat is red ." your verb, which is a linking verb, is : " is " "Red " is an adjective found in the predicate, following a linking verb, and describing the subject , " throat ". To recap, " RED " is your predicate adjective

OpenStudy (anonymous):

red

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Red. lol why did i reply .-.

OpenStudy (firejay5):

@Taey it's A. Red

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Firejay5 O3O we all be saying red

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Red :3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which words in the sentence are the predicate adjectives? The cat's fur feels soft and fluffy on my hand. Choose all answers that are correct. A. fur B. hand C. soft D. fluffy E. cat's

OpenStudy (firejay5):

C. Soft D. Fluffy

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