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Predicative

/pɹɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/
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(adj) Modifying a noun from within a predicate.

In the sentence 'She is happy', 'happy' is a predicative adjective.
The student struggled to understand the use of predicative nouns.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the sentence 'the sky is blue,' the adjective 'blue' is used in a ____ position.

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