Predicate Adjectives

A predicate adjective breaks the word order rule about adjectives coming before nouns. In this case, the adjective follows a "to be" verb. For example, "A woman is tall" In this case, "tall" is the adjective and it follows the noun. Worksheets below include questions like "which of the following sentences contain predicate adjectives" and other printable activities.

Change the Predicate Adjectives

In this printable Change the Predicate Adjectives worksheet, students will be asked to turn the predicate adjectives into attributive adjectives by changing the given sentences. This is great practice for learning about the different parts of speech! Made easy to print, this activity is perfect for use both at home and in classroom.

Find the Pieces: Predicate Adjectives, Noun, and Verb

In this printable worksheet, students will be asked to label the predicate adjective, subject, and the linking verb in each sentence. A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the sentence. Ideal for 3rd – 4th grade, but can be used where appropriate.

Predicate Adjectives or Not?

Practice identifying predicate adjectives with this Parts of Speech Activity. A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of a sentence. In this printable worksheet, students will determine if the underlined adjective in the sentence is a predicate adjective or not.

What are the Predicate Adjectives?

A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of a sentence. In this printable Parts of Speech Activity, students will be asked to identify the underlined predicate adjective and circle the subject that it describes. This worksheet is great for use both at home and in the classroom.