In “This tree is green,” the subject is “this tree,” the predicate is “green,” and the copula is “is.” “This tree is not green” keeps the same subject and predicate while changing the assertion from affirmation to denial.
Opening interactive controls...
Identifying the parts in a new example
Propositions: Categorical and Conditional Forms
In “This tree is green,” the subject is “this tree,” the predicate is “green,” and the copula is “is.” “This tree is not green” keeps the same subject and predicate while changing the assertion from affirmation to denial.