The word several is a pronoun.
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The statement is called persuasion in this case
Well theres nothing really wrong with it. Maybe in certain places it can be questionable. But it's their bodies so whatever they want to do with it is their choice really.
Cat.
A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows the verb and describes or renames the subject.
Noun or Pronoun: This rules out gray and moody
Follows the verb: -
Renames the subject: The subject is her pet. So, the answer is cat.