Question

Which word in the sentence is a predicate nominative?

An Oscar is given for the best movie, but a Maggie is the award for the best magazine.
a. movie
b. magazine
c. Maggie
d. award

Answer 1

1. Find the predicative nominative word from the given sentence
Given sentence = An Oscar is given for the best movie, but a Maggie is the award for the best magazine.
Now, let’s identify each:
We have 2 sentences linked with But
the Subjects are = Oscars and Maggie
the Linking verbs are = is, given
and the Predicative nominative = award
Thus the answer is D. award. Because it follows on the linking verb and replace the subject.