Question

Write adv. (adverb) or PA (predicate adjective) in the blank to identify the word in italics. PA___ Many television programs are entertaining. _1. From the early days of television, entertainment was frequently found on the small screen. 2. Singers, actors, and comedians performed well on the new medium. _3. Programs varied slightly in length, with many as short as fifteen minutes. _4. Famous radio personalities were soon familiar faces on television. _5. New stars were born swiftly as well. 6. Before long, evenings in front of the television became common: _7. Everyone was fascinated by the live images broadcast into each home. 8. News could immediately show important world events. _9. Sports fans seemed pleased that they could watch many games in their li rooms. _10. As the years went by, more and more uses were certainly discovered for television.

Answer 1

The word in italics is a PA.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word in italics, 'entertaining,' is a PA (predicate adjective). Predicate adjectives modify or describe the subject of a sentence and are found in the predicate part of a sentence. In this case, the adjective 'entertaining' describes the television programs.

1. From the early days of television, entertainment was frequently found on the small screen.
2. Singers, actors, and comedians performed well on the new medium.
3. Programs varied slightly in length, with many as short as fifteen minutes.
4. Famous radio personalities were soon familiar faces on television.
5. New stars were born swiftly as well.
6. Before long, evenings in front of the television became common.
7. Everyone was fascinated by the live images broadcast into each home.
8. News could immediately show important world events.
9. Sports fans seemed pleased that they could watch many games in their rooms.
10. As the years went by, more and more uses were certainly discovered for television.