Functions of Nouns

A noun functions as the ________________ when it tells who or what is talked about in a sentence.

• Subject

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• Predicate noun

A noun functions as the ________________ when it denotes the same thing or person as the subject.

• Subject

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• Predicate noun

A noun functions as the ________________ when it receives the action and answers the question what or whom.

• Subject

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• Predicate noun

A noun functions as the ________________ when it receives the action but answers the question to what or to whom or for what or for whom.

• Subject

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• Predicate noun

A noun functions as the ________________ when it follows another noun and describes or explains it.

• Direct object

• Appositive

• Predicate noun

• Objective complement

A noun functions as the ________________ when it follows a preposition.

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• Objective complement

• Object of the preposition

A noun functions as the ________________ when it follows the direct object renaming or modifying it.

• Direct object

• Appositive

• Predicate noun

• Objective complement

Identify the function of the underlined noun.

Poverty is an injustice that our government needs to eradicate.

• Subject

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• Predicate noun

Identify the function of the underlined noun.

An opinion expresses an individual’s attitude toward a subject.

• Subject

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• Predicate noun

Identify the function of the underlined noun.

Abe showed the Lord his gratitude by singing Him praises

• Subject

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• Predicate noun