In the previous article we were talking about nouns used as subjects or objects. I also mentioned that nouns can also be used in predicates, so let’s talk about it briefly. Predicate nouns are nouns that follow a linking verb (like to be, to seem, to look, etc.). They rename or re-identify the subject.
Some examples:
Mr. Williams is a blacksmith.
His forge seems a nice, cozy place.
The hammer is an indispensable tool.
Mr. Williams seems a strong man.
He looks like a weight lifter.
