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Sergeu [11.5K]
3 years ago
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Identify the highlighted gerund phrase that acts as a predicate nominative. An important part of a firefighter’s job is rescuing

people. Firefighters are often seen ascending ladders. The showering of water from the high-pressure hoses is impressive to see. After the fire is extinguished, salvaging property becomes the main focus of the firefighters.
English
2 answers:
MakcuM [25]3 years ago
6 0

A predicate nominative is also known as predicate noun wich complete the linking verb and renames the subject. It is a complement and they only complete linking verbs.


An example: Students' favorite food must be pizza.

food = subject, must be = verb, pizza = predicate nominative


The correct answer is number 1: An important part of a firefighter’s job is rescuing people

fighterfighter's job = subject, is = verb, rescuing people= predicate nomitative

Murrr4er [49]3 years ago
6 0

rescuing people (gradpoint)

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