Functions of Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What are the main functions of nouns in a sentence?

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Nouns can function as subjects, objects, indirect objects, predicate nouns, and objects of prepositions.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb.

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb directly.

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is performed.

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What is a predicate noun?

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A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject.

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What is an object of a preposition?

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An object of a preposition is a noun or pronoun that follows a preposition and completes its meaning.

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Can a noun serve multiple functions in a sentence?

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Yes, a noun can serve multiple functions depending on its placement and the structure of the sentence.

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What is the difference between a subject and a predicate noun?

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A subject is the doer of the action, while a predicate noun renames the subject after a linking verb.

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How can you identify a direct object in a sentence?

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To identify a direct object, ask 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.