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.
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
Limited third person - The reader can hear his (whichever character "he" is) thoughts but we can only see from the outside of the school official and Simon Moonan.