Example of Attributive Sentences

 Attributive sentences, also known as copulative sentences, are those that contain in the predicate a copulative verb and an attribute. This type of predicates that contain these two grammatical elements (a copulative verb plus an attribute) are called noun predicates.

Attributive sentences, then, are called this way due to the presence of a copulative verb and an attribute that together add an attributive value to the subject of the sentence. To better understand what attributive sentences are, the following explains what each of its elements consists of.

The copulative verbs, first, are the verbs be be and seem. Copulative refers to something that joins two things, something that works as a nexus. These three verbs are called copulatives since they function as a link or union between the subject of the sentence and an attribute. By themselves, copulative verbs have no lexical meaning; that is, this word does not express a complete meaning. They acquire their meaning or complement it in conjunction with an attribute that complements the verb: what or how is something or someone?, what or how is something or someone?, what or how does something or someone?

Attribute, then, it is the part of the nominal predicate that together with the copulative verb (to be, to be, to seem) tells us an attribute of the subject of the sentence: a state or a quality. The attribute can be a single word or a set of words; it is usually an adjective or a noun, but it can also be made up of a personal pronoun.

The elements of the following attributive sentences are explained below to exemplify the above:

• The stadium it was crowded.

In this attributive sentence the copulative verb estar bind to attribute crowded with the subject of the sentence (The stadium) to express that it contains that quality.

• The kitchen of your house it's really cozy.

The copulative verb to be unite the subject The kitchen of the house with the attribute that qualifies it: really cozy.

• Your words they seem sincere.

The copulative verb seem bind attribute sincere to the subject of the sentenceYour words).

Attributes in attributive sentences can always be replaced by the pronoun it. This can be a useful way to figure out which part of the sentence the attribute is. Examples:

• The stadium was crowded (it was).

Attribute crowded can be substituted for the pronoun it.

• The kitchen of your house is really cozy (it it is).

Attribute really cozy can be substituted for the pronoun it.

• Your words seem sincere (it they look like).

Attribute sincere can be substituted for the pronoun it.

• You seem motivated for the class (it you look like).

Attribute motivated can be substituted for the pronoun it.

• Are tired because of work? (¿It are?).

Attribute tired can be substituted for the pronoun it.

• Are a very tolerant person with others (it are).

Attribute a very tolerant person with others can be substituted for the pronoun it.

100 Examples of Attributive Sentences

For your better understanding, the copulative verbs (ser, estar, seem) and the attribute that form the following attributive sentences are highlighted in bold:

1. Diana it is (copulative verb) little (attribute) compared to my height.
2. Chess game It was (copulative verb) really thrilling (attribute).
3. Picture this (copulative verb) lacking in beauty (attribute).
4. For several days that I'm (copulative verb) sick (attribute) and they do not serve me.
5. Hospital was (copulative verb) full (attribute); that's why they didn't take care of me.
6. The conference It was (copulative verb) pleasant (attribute); the writer knows how to converse and structure ideas.
7. Home it is (copulative verb) ancientalthough well preserved (attribute).
8. My friend this (copulative verb) only (attribute) at home because her family went on vacation.
9. My coworkers they look like (copulative verb) burdened (attribute) by project load.
10. I'm (copulative verb) overweight (attribute), so I'll start a diet that I really hope will work for me.
11. My girlfriend this (copulative verb) happy (attribute) because she proposed to him.
12. My girlfriend it is (copulative verb) a truly beautiful woman (attribute).
13. My doctor looked like (copulative verb) satisfied (attribute) for the operation they performed on me.
14. I want to participate in a literary contest; my desire to win and publish my book it is (copulative verb) very strong (attribute).
15. It is (copulative verb) probable (attribute) that it rains today; heaven this (copulative verb) cloudy (attribute).
16. The city this (copulative verb) polluted (attribute); something needs to be done for her.
17. My mother this (copulative verb) happy (copulative verb) because I'm going to graduate and I will be (copulative verb) attorney (attribute).
18. My friend's thesis It was (copulative verb) exceptional (attribute) and she earned an honorable mention.
19. My cat it is (copulative verb) clean, loving and quiet (attribute).
20. The sea It seems (copulative verb) calm (attribute); I'll go swimming.
21. That book It seems interesting, I will buy it to read it.
22. The reason for my mistake It was (copulative verb) lose focus of what was asked of me (attribute)
23. I have a hard time understanding that my brother it is (copulative verb) so immature (attribute).
24. Each son it is (copulative verb) special (attribute) and I love them equally.
25. What i just observed It seems (copulative verb) something surreal (attribute).
26. I'm (copulative verb) highly strung (attribute) for the exam I will take.
27. U.S are (copulative verb) the best (attribute) in business.
28. Honest people They are (copulative verb) extremely valuable (attribute)
29. All tickets to the concert already is it so (copulative verb) sold (attribute).
30. The solution they found to the problem It was (copulative verb) The most appropriate (attribute).
31. My parents they were (copulative verb) happy (attribute) that he went to visit them last vacation.
32. The exhibitor of the event It seems (copulative verb) very nervous (attribute) for standing in front of so many people.
33. Your situation it seems (copulative verb) more complicated than meets the eye (attribute).
34. Mirna and Ana Paula have been (copulative verb) best friends (attribute) for several years.
35. Building It was (copulative verb) built (attribute) in less than three months of work.
36. The wrong ones They are (copulative verb) your (attribute) even though they never want to accept it.
37. The culprits of the fight we went (copulative verb) U.S (attribute) by causing the misunderstanding.
38. The landscape of these mountains It seems (copulative verb) taken out of a postcard (attribute).
39. People usually They are (copulative verb) weak and impulsive (attribute) when it comes to passions and emotions.
40. The guests will be (copulative verb) accommodated (attribute) by families in each of the tables.
41. ¿It is (copulative verb) truth (attribute) everything you're telling me?
42. The baby It seems (copulative verb) healthy and happy (attribute) because his parents take care of him and is it so (copulative verb) pending (attribute) of him.
43. The mountain cycling It seems (copulative verb) somewhat dangerous (attribute) in my opinion.
44. Things not always They are (copulative verb) how they seem (attribute).
45. That man It seems (copulative verb) an important person (attribute) because of the clothes he wears.
46. Pocket watches They are (copulative verb) a stylish accessory (attribute); that's why I like to collect them.
47. Your look he was (copulative verb) lost (attribute) elsewhere for hours on end.
48. Your project request It was (copulative verb) accepted (attribute) by the council.
49. I consider this historical television series to be (copulative verb) very illustrative (attribute) as it portrays the facts based on reliable historical documents.
50. All works submitted to the contest will be (copulative verb) evaluated (attribute) impartially.
51. You seem (copulative verb) tired; you should go rest.
52. ¿Are (copulative verb) well? It seems to me that you are (copulative verb) a little pale (attribute).
53. Love and money They are (copulative verb) recurring reasons (attribute) of discord between people.
54. All students they were (copulative verb) agree (attribute): the math test was (copulative verb) very complicated (attribute).
55. The patient's fever this (copulative verb) very high (attribute). Will be (copulative verb) necessary (attribute) lower her temperature with medications.
56. Their lives They were (attribute) saved (attribute) by the lifeguard who was attentive on the beach.
57. Wind gusts caused by the hurricane They are (copulative verb) extremely intense (attribute) for which it is recommended that citizens stay in their refugee houses.
58. Talk to smart and interesting people always it is (copulative verb) something very enjoyable (attribute).
59. Heaven this (copulative verb) cleared. Hoy es (copulative verb) a good day (attribute) to go for a walk in the field.
60. The burn caused by cooking was (copulative verb) Second grade (attribute).
61. The businesses that I have dedicated myself to throughout my professional life They were (copulative verb) legal (attribute).
62. People They were (copulative verb) evacuated (attribute) quickly as soon as the fire started in the building.
63. At the music festival they were (copulative verb) present (attribute) many bands of my liking.
64. The body It was (copulative verb) cremated (attribute) by request in the life of the deceased.
65. Sometimes the things you say don't They are (copulative verb) appropriate (attribute).
66. This imitation clothing this (copulative verb) very well done (attribute). Seems (copulative verb) original (attribute) even if it isn't.
67. Listen to music and play instruments They are (copulative verb) two of my favorite activities (attribute).
68. After the comment that bothered everyone, the silence It was (copulative verb) inevitable (attribute).
69. The cars is it so (copulative verb) parked (attribute) very close to each other.
70. The woman was (copulative verb) fashionably combed (attribute).
71. The thief It was (copulative verb) discovered (attribute) by the police at the time they were conducting the assault.
72. The camera was (copulative verb) out of focus (attribute) and the photograph had to be repeated.
73. Council members they were (copulative verb) compliant (attribute) with the decisions that were made.
74. The documentary released last month this (copulative verb) based (attribute) in testimonies of fraud victims.
75. Your problems will be (copulative verb) resolved (attribute) very soon.
76. Your eyes they look like (copulative verb) two stars (attribute).
77. My best friends, the most reliable, They are (copulative verb) your (attribute).
78. The song It was (copulative verb) an international success (attribute). The singer and composer of this was (copulative verb) nominated (attribute) to different international awards.
79. The prayers of the believers will be (copulative verb) heard (attribute).
80. They They are (copulative verb) specialists (attribute) in your branch.
81. The small he was (copulative verb) sad (attribute) during his first week of school because he missed his mom.
82. The changes that bring about an improvement are (copulative verb) the only ones we must seek and accept (attribute).
83. His actions, although well-intentioned, They were (copulative verb) misunderstood (attribute).
84. You will (copulative verb) a good father (attribute).
85. Trip he was (copulative verb) well organized and planned (attribute).
86. Your are (copulative verb) a brother (attribute) for me.
87. My sight this (copulative verb) weakened (attribute) due to fatigue.
88. Those tennis They are (copulative verb) sports (attribute).
89. You seem (copulative verb) afraid (attribute). ¿Are (copulative verb) well (attribute)?
90. My children They are (copulative verb) everything (attribute) for me.
91. The sanctions They were (copulative verb) imposed (attribute) to the debtors.
92. The boy It seems (copulative verb) sick (attribute).
93. This medical specialist this (copulative verb) very prepared (attribute) in your branch.
94. He this (copulative verb) used to (attribute) to love disappointments.
95. ¿Is it so (copulative verb) compliant (attribute)?
96. Tea it seemed (copulative verb) good (attribute) dinner?
97. They would (copulative verb) friends (attribute) if not for their differences.
98. These fruits they look like (copulative verb) decomposed (attribute).
99. Your trajectory will be (copulative verb) successful (attribute).
100. Party It was (copulative verb) fun (attribute).