Attributive and predicative adjectives exercises with answers

Adjectives can be divided into two categories based on their position in a sentence. Adjectives can occur both before and after a noun.
These two positions are called attributive position and predicative position. When an adjective occurs before a noun, it is in the attributive position and that adjective is called an attributive adjective. When an adjective occurs after a noun, it is in the predicative position and the adjective is called a predicative adjective. Therefore, the main difference
between attributive and predicative adjectives is that attributive adjectives occur before the noun whereas predicative adjectives occur after the noun. Most adjectives in the English language can be used as both attributive and predicative adjectives. In this article, we’ll look at, 1.

What are Attributive Adjectives? – Position, Usage, and Examples 2. What are Predicative Adjectives? – Position, Usage, and Examples 3. Difference Between Attributive and Predicative Adjectives What are Attributive Adjectives When an adjective occurs before the noun it describes, it is called an attributive adjective. Attributive adjectives are
modifiers of nouns. For example, The pretty girl smiled at me. He opened the wooden door. She was carrying a heavy suitcase. Marian was the tenth applicant. This vicious, horrible crime was committed by a mad man.

Most adjectives can be used in the attributive and predicative positions. Pretty girl – the girl is pretty Mad man – the man is mad Heavy suitcase – the suitcase looks heavy However, some adjectives can only be used in the attributive position. Adjectives such as live, mere, elder, little, and sheer are some examples for this type of adjectives. This shop
doesn’t sell live animals. (Animals that are still alive) He lives in a little house. (A house that is small) I met his elder sister. (Sister who is older) The pink boots and pink umbrella Predicative adjectives are the adjectives that occur after the noun.

Predicative adjectives always follow a linking verb. Predicative adjectives also act as a subject complement. For example, He is sad.
This apple is red. My mother looks tired. Our music teacher was very angry. This area is dangerous. As seen from the above examples, predicative adjectives always follow a verb, but this verb is not an action verb.

Predicative adjectives always follow linking verbs. Some adjectives only occur in the predicative position; they can never occur in the attributive position.
Given below are some examples of non-attributive adjectives. The house was ablaze. She was alone. He felt that something was amiss. She was utterly bereft. The apples are green.
Position Attributive Adjectives precede the noun they modify. Predicative Adjectives follow the noun they modify. Verb Attributive Adjectives can be used with both action and linking verbs. Predicative Adjectives occur immediately after a linking verb. Subject Complement Attributive Adjectives do not act as subject complements. Predicative
Adjectives can act as subject complements.
Image Courtesy: Pixbay student learning predicate adverb worksheet LWA/Dann Tardif / DigitalVision / Getty Images Plus Used under Getty Images license Learning how to properly use predicate adjectives is an important skill for students to master. Adjective usage is a key building block of proper grammar and effective communication. Use this
predicate adjectives worksheet as a tool to help students practice their skills.
Teach a complete lesson on predicate adjectives before assigning students to complete this worksheet. You may also want to review some predicate adjective examples with them first, so they’re even more familiar with the concept. To download a printable version of the worksheet and answer key in PDF format, just click the image below. For
assistance with the file, use this printable cheat sheet.
The predicate adjective worksheet will have the student identify the predicate adjective, identify the linking verb and create sentences using both. Some of the questions from the printable worksheet are listed below, in case you’d like to choose just a few items rather than distributing the entire worksheet to your students. Identify the predicate
adjectives in the following sentences. 1.

The trip was long, tiring and boring. 2. You are brilliant and strong. 3. The weather is frightening. 4. The boat was shiny, new and fast. 5. The bear is asleep in his cave. Identify the linking verb in each of the following sentences. 1.
His new car is Japanese. 2. That story was very funny. 3. Plane flights are often bumpy.
4. Our guest could be late. 5. Any donations will be appreciated. The predicate adjectives are underlined. We have also highlighted the linking verbs in parentheses for review. The trip (was) long, tiring and boring.You (are) brilliant and strong.The weather (is) frightening.The boat (was) shiny, new and fast.The bear (is) asleep in his cave. Did you
identify all of these linking verbs? Beyond using the worksheet provided here, consider supplementing your predicate adjective lesson plan with some other review activities. Distribute a worksheet with sentences such as the ones listed above, and have learners circle the verb and underline the predicate adjective. Reviewing the answers in class can
help promote group activity and cooperation.Distribute a worksheet with sentences that are missing words. Some sentences should be missing the noun, others missing the verb, and yet others the predicate adjective. Direct learners to fill in the blanks with an appropriate word, and share answers with the class.For younger learners, a more visually
oriented worksheet would be more appropriate and efficient. Write full sentences on one side, with coordinating pictures on the other. Direct students to connect the picture with the correct sentences by drawing a line.
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