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Which word in the sentence is the predicate adjective? My brother is now taller than my grandfather.a. taller
b. than
c. brother
d. grandfather

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Answer 1
Answer: Predicate adjective is the first adjective which follows a linking verb. In this case, the linking verb is 'is', and the first adjective that follows it is 'taller'. So, the correct answer is A. 
Answer 2
Answer: Than because it describe taller.
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