Predicate Adjective Worksheet for All Ages

Here are two predicate adjective worksheets for all ages that will help students understand the function of an adjective when it is part of the predicate of a sentence. The students will identify the predicate adjective, linking verb, and the subject being modified.  

Predicate Adjective Worksheets for all Ages

The first of two predicate adjective worksheets will have the student identify the predicate adjective and the linking verb.

Worksheet #1

A. DIRECTIONS: Underline the predicate adjective in the following sentences. Hint: there are 20.

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.
6. Your award was deserved.
7. The house we wanted to buy was gorgeous but over-priced.
8. His last adventure was dangerous and scary.
9. All of my children are bright, handsome, and hard-working.
10. That fancy food is expensive and delicious.

B. DIRECTIONS: Underline the linking verb in 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.
6. I am agitated.
7. All of the animals were cold and wet.
8. You should be happy for your friend.
9. It can be frustrating to learn new things.
10. You might be surprised.

Answers:

Section A.

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.
6. Your award was deserved.
7. The house we wanted was gorgeous but over-priced.
8. His adventure was dangerous and exciting.
9. All of my children are bright, handsome, and hard-working.
10. That fancy food is expensive and delicious.

B. is, was, are, could be, will be, am, were, should be, can be, might be 

Worksheet #2

The second of the predicate adjective worksheets for all ages covers more linking verbs and will help the students recognize the subject that the predicate adjective is modifying.

A. DIRECTIONS: Underline the predicate adjective and circle the subject it modifies in the following sentences.

1. We were afraid of the dark.
2. The news was shocking and unbelievable.
3. Carol and Ginger were ecstatic.
4. As the storm approached, the clouds grew black.
5. Love can be unstoppable.
6. My vacation will be restful.
7. Our family is crazy and fun-loving.
8. Those people seem strange.
9. Children are active and cute.
10. Teenagers should be respectful.  

B. DIRECTIONS: Underline the linking verb in the following sentences.

1. That music sounds melodious and soothing.
2. My pizza tasted spicy and cheesy.
3. The crowd became annoyed after a while.
4. The dog remained loyal to his master.
5. When bread is baking, it smells wonderful.
6. He seems unbeatable at tennis.
7. The bed feels comfortable and squishy.
8. The house appears unchanged after the tornado.
9. The winning team members looked happy.
10.  The old fruit turned rancid.

C. DIRECTIONS: Write five sentences using these predicate adjectives and linking verbs.  You do not have to use them all but do not repeat one.   

Predicate adjectives: distraught, concerned, remarkable, funny, sour, sweet, spoiled, brilliant, squeaky, ageless  

Linking verbs: sounds, appear, become, would be, can be, tastes, smells, will be 

Answers:

A: The subjects are listed in parentheses.

1. We were afraid of the dark. (We)
2. The news was unbelievable. (news)
3. Carol and Ginger were ecstatic. (Carol, Ginger)
4. As the storm approached, the clouds grew black. (clouds)
5. Love can be unstoppable. (Love)
6. My vacation will be restful. (vacation)
7. Our family is fun-loving. (family)
8. Those people seem strange. (people)
9. Many children are adorable. (children)
10. Teenagers should be respectful. (Teenagers)

B. sounds, tasted, became, remained, smells, seems, feels, appears, looked, turned

C. Answers will vary.