In which sentence below is the underlined word predicate Nominative? (1 point)
Carmen is very INTERESTED in science especially biology and anatomy
Carmen plans to pursue a CAREER as a doctor
Carmen is a VOLUNTEER at the local hospital
In which sentence below is the underlined word predicate Nominative? (1 point)
Carmen is very INTERESTED in science especially biology and anatomy
In this sentence, "interested" is the predicate nominative.
In the sentence "Carmen is a VOLUNTEER at the local hospital," the underlined word "volunteer" is a predicate nominative.
To find the sentence with the underlined word as a predicate nominative, we need to identify the word that is functioning as the subject complement or predicate nominative. The predicate nominative renames or identifies the subject of the sentence.
Let's examine each sentence:
1. Carmen is very INTERESTED in science, especially biology and anatomy.
In this sentence, the underlined word "interested" is an adjective modifying Carmen. It is not functioning as a predicate nominative.
2. Carmen plans to pursue a CAREER as a doctor.
In this sentence, the underlined word "career" is the direct object of the verb "pursue." It is not functioning as a predicate nominative.
3. Carmen is a VOLUNTEER at the local hospital.
In this sentence, the underlined word "volunteer" is a predicate nominative. It renames or identifies Carmen.
Therefore, the sentence with the underlined word as a predicate nominative is: "Carmen is a VOLUNTEER at the local hospital."