n which sentence below is the underlined word a predicate nominative? (1 point) Responses Carmen is very interested in science, especially biology and anatomy. Carmen is very interested in science, especially biology and anatomy. Carmen plans to pursue a career as a doctor. Carmen plans to pursue a career as a doctor. Carmen is a volunteer at the local hospital.
Carmen is a volunteer at the local hospital.
The underlined word "volunteer" in the sentence "Carmen is a volunteer at the local hospital" is a predicate nominative.
In order to determine which sentence has the underlined word as a predicate nominative, we need to understand what a predicate nominative is. A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of the sentence.
Let's analyze the sentences to identify the underlined word:
1. Carmen is very interested in science, especially biology and anatomy.
2. Carmen plans to pursue a career as a doctor.
3. Carmen is a volunteer at the local hospital.
In Sentence 1, there is no underlined word, so it cannot be the answer.
In Sentence 2, the underlined word is "doctor." It follows the linking verb "as" and renames the subject "Carmen." Therefore, "doctor" is a predicate nominative in Sentence 2.
In Sentence 3, the underlined word is "volunteer." Although it follows the linking verb "is," it does not rename or identify the subject "Carmen." Instead, it describes what Carmen is in terms of her involvement at the local hospital. Therefore, "volunteer" is not a predicate nominative in Sentence 3.
Therefore, the correct answer is Sentence 2: "Carmen plans to pursue a career as a doctor."