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<p>preceded by a linking verb.) Postpositive adjectives are rare in English, but common in many other languages.<br/>
::a. Something is <b>different</b>. <small>-- Predicative adjective.</small><br/>
::b. I want something <b>different</b>. <small>-- Postpositive adjective.</small></p>

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::a. He is <b>taller than you</b>. <small>-- Predicative adjective.</small><br/>
::b. I met a person <b>taller than you</b> <small>-- Postpositive adjective.</small></p>

<p><big>Predicatives vs. arguments and adjuncts</big></p>
<p>Predicative expressions are typically</p><p>
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