Defining the parts of a sentence is just like real estate—it's all about location! Learners read eight sentences and decide whether the describing words are predicate adjectives or not, based on their position in the sentence.

Concepts

adjectives, predicates, parts of a sentence, parts of speech, Grammar, linking verbs

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Add to a homework packet or warm-up activity
• Project onto the board for class-wide responses

Classroom Considerations

• Further challenge learners with a prompt to create their own sentences, as the worksheet does not include additional exercises

Pros

• Provides a solid definition and example of predicate adjectives
• Comes with an answer key for quick assessment

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.3.1.a L.4.1.a