Question

Which words in the sentence are the predicate nominatives?
Jennifer is both a fast runner and a strong swimmer.
Choose all answers that are correct.
a. runner
b. strong
c. swimmer
d. fast
e. Jennifer
Which word in the sentence is the predicate nominative?
Helena became the capital of the state of Montana in 1889.
a. capital
b. Helena
c. Montana
d. state

Answer 1

Predicate nominatives rename the subject using a noun or pronoun, they usually follow a verb.
In sentence 1, the predicate nominatives are swimmer and runner, they rename the subject, Jennifer.
In sentence 2 the predicate nominative, capital renames Helena.