A predicate adjective is a describing word that is part of the predicate – or verb – of the sentence. Look at these examples and notice how the adjective completes the verb phrase.
Dad is disappointed.
My dress is red.
Bob is prepared.
In each sentence, the adjective at the end of the sentence completes the verb phrase and modifies the subject of the sentence.
A predicate adjective completes the verb phrase and modifies the subject of the sentence.
It’s your turn. Find the adjective in this sentence that completes the verb phrase. That dinner was delicious. Did you figure it out? Good for you!