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Which one of the following sentences contains a predicate adjective?

AI brought my lunch for the first time this year.
BWe scanned the distant shore for signs of life.
CWhat does this hard lesson teach you?
DThe teacher appeared angry when Dave forgot his homework.

Verified Answer :

DThe teacher appeared angry when Dave forgot his homework. This sentence contains a predicate adjective.

Predicate adjectives are adjectives that follow a linking verb and provide information that describes the subject of the sentence.

Subject - Teacher
Linking Verb - appeared
Predicate Adjective - angry

A predicate adjective can be a single adjective or can be a phrase that includes an adjective and any modifiers.