Select the linking verb and the predicate noun or predicate adjective in the following sentence: Coastal climates in the Pacific Northwest—like that of Seattle, Washington—typicall... Select the linking verb and the predicate noun or predicate adjective in the following sentence: Coastal climates in the Pacific Northwest—like that of Seattle, Washington—typically stay mild all year, with temperatures between 45°F and 65°F.
Understand the Problem
The question asks to identify the linking verb and the predicate noun/adjective in the given sentence. The sentence describes the climate of the Pacific Northwest and uses a linking verb to connect the subject to a descriptive word or phrase.
Answer
The linking verb is 'stay' and the predicate adjective is 'mild'.
The linking verb is "stay" and the predicate adjective is "mild."
Answer for screen readers
The linking verb is "stay" and the predicate adjective is "mild."
More Information
A linking verb connects the subject to a noun or adjective that describes or renames the subject. The predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and modifies the subject of the sentence.
Tips
A common mistake is mistaking an action verb for a linking verb. If the verb describes an action, it is not a linking verb.
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