The predicate nominative and predicate adjective complete the meaning of a state-of-being or linking verb. The most common linking verb is to be, with its forms am, is, are, was, were, being, been. Other verbs, like seem and appear, also function in this way.
The predicate nominative (abbreviated PN) completes the verb and renames the subject of the verb. The predicate adjective (abbreviated PA) completes the verb and describes the subject.
You’ll catch clunky sentences, missing and repetitive words, and misspellings.
Make a list of your most common offenders. Then search for those words and see if you can take them out without altering your intended meaning.
Take a look at each sentence and see how many words you can cut out.
Check to make sure you put commas before direct address in dialog.
The most mutilated verbs are lay, sink, drag, swim, and shine.
Flowery verbs such as quizzed, extrapolated, exclaimed, and interjected, stick out. Instead, use said and asked, with an occasional replied or answered.
When sentences begin with “it was” and “there were,” readers are left wondering exactly what “it” is. These words are vague.
“It was hot today” can easily be replaced with “the sun baked his shoulders,” which paints a clearer picture. Think: strong nouns and verbs.
Unless you reel in your readers instantly, your well-crafted content goes largely unnoticed and going viral becomes impossible.
Set aside at least 15 to 30 minutes for choosing a magnetic title after crafting your post.
List three to five intriguing titles guaranteed to increase your CTR and page views. After carefully thinking through each option, select the one that inspires you like no other. Ask your friends or followers for feedback.
Actionable verbs can be visualized and acted upon easily.