Learn how to correctly use Predicative Adjectives in English sentence structures, avoid misplaced words, and master correct syntax for competitive exams and everyday writing.
What is a Predicative Adjective?
যখন কোন adjective মূল verb-এর পরে বসে কোন noun বা pronoun-কে qualify করে তখন তাকে Predicative Adjective বলা হয়। বাক্য গঠনে এগুলির সঠিক অবস্থান বোঝা ইংরেজি গ্রামারের একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ নিয়ম।
Here are some correct examples of predicative adjectives:
- The man was ill.
- She got very nervous.
- The girl looks very beautiful.
How to Avoid Misplaced Words with Predicative Adjectives?
এ ধরনের qualifying adjective কখনো qualified noun-এর আগে কিংবা মূল verb-এর আগে বসে না। যদি এদের অবস্থান পরিবর্তন করা হয়, তবে বাক্যটি ব্যাকরণগতভাবে ভুল (grammatically incorrect) হয়ে যায়।
| Incorrect Structure (Wrong) | Correct Structure (Right) |
|---|---|
| Ill the man was. | The man was ill. |
| Very nervous she got. | She got very nervous. |
| Very beautiful looks the girl. | The girl looks very beautiful. |
What is the Exception for Exclamatory Sentences?
একমাত্র Exclamatory sentence-এর বেলায় এই নিয়মটির ব্যতিক্রম ঘটে। এই ধরনের বাক্যে adjective বা adverb বাক্যের শুরুতে বসে।
- How beautiful the girl looks!
- How nice she is!
এখানে বরং adjective-টিকে মূল verb-এর পরে বসালেই বাক্যটি ভুল হবে:
- Wrong: The girl looks how beautiful!
- Wrong: She is how nice!
Key Takeaways
- A Predicative Adjective follows the main verb in a sentence.
- Never place a predicative adjective directly before the noun it modifies in standard declarative sentences.
- Exclamatory sentences using "How" reverse this rule, placing the adjective at the beginning of the sentence.
Quick Practice
Test your knowledge! Identify and fix the misplaced words in this sentence: "Happy the children were." Write your corrected answer in the comments below!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an attributive and a predicative adjective?
An attributive adjective appears directly before the noun it modifies (e.g., "the tall man"), whereas a predicative adjective follows a linking verb (e.g., "the man is tall").
Can a predicative adjective ever come before the verb?
Only in specific sentence structures like exclamatory sentences (e.g., "How sweet the music sounds!") or certain poetic inversions.