In which sentence below is the underlined word a predicate nominative?
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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.
In order to identify the sentence in which the underlined word is a predicate nominative, we must first 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.
Let's analyze the given options:
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 option 1, the underlined word is "interested," which is not a noun or pronoun, so it cannot be a predicate nominative.
In option 2, the underlined word is "career," and it follows the linking verb "is." Since the word "career" renames or identifies the subject "Carmen," it is a predicate nominative. Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer.
In option 3, the underlined word is "volunteer," which functions as an adjective modifying the subject "Carmen," rather than renaming or identifying it, so it is not a predicate nominative.
So, the correct answer is: Carmen plans to pursue a career as a doctor.