Identifying Nouns

It is a word that comes from the Latin term nomen (which means name), and basically, it names things such as people, places, animals, ideas and etc.

• Noun

• Object

• Subject

• Antecedent

• Determiner

It is a word (either noun, pronoun, or phrase) which a pronoun refers to.

(eg. Valard made sure that he is ready before leaving the house.)

Note: The word Valard is a noun in which the pronoun he is being referred to.

• Modifier

• Adjective

• Subject

• Antecedent

• Determiner

It refers to the function, relationship, and role of nouns as it relates to other words in a given sentence.

• Noun Cases (Cases of Nouns)

• Noun Types (Types of Nouns)

• Noun Forms (Forms of Nouns)

• Noun Genders (Genders of Nouns)

It refers to the structure in which a noun can be formed as regular or irregular.

• Noun Cases (Cases of Nouns)

• Noun Types (Types of Nouns)

• Noun Forms (Forms of Nouns)

• Noun Genders (Genders of Nouns)

It refers to the classification of nouns based on their distinctive properties.

• Noun Cases (Cases of Nouns)

• Noun Types (Types of Nouns)

• Noun Forms (Forms of Nouns)

• Noun Genders (Genders of Nouns)

It refers to a noun case in which the noun is used as the subject of the sentence; additionally, it answers who or what questions in relation to the verb.

(eg. Xandra watered the roses morning.)

Note: The noun Xandra answered the question: Who watered the roses this morning? → Xandra

• Nominative / Subjective

• Objective: Direct Object

• Objective: Indirect Object

• Objective: Object of the Preposition

• Possessive

It is the noun that is used as the main object in which the verb is acted upon; additionally, it answers whom or what questions with regards to the verb.

(eg. Flynn gave Dorothy a pie for her birthday.)

Note: The noun pie answered the question: What did Flynn give Dorothy for her birthday? → (a) pie

• Nominative / Subjective

• Objective: Direct Object

• Objective: Indirect Object

• Objective: Object of the Preposition

• Possessive / Genitive

It is a noun case referring to the recipient or the receiver of the object being acted on directly by the verb; additionally, it answers to whom, for whom, or for what questions with regards to the verb.

(eg. Kenny mailed Monica a letter to express his gratitude to her.)

Note: The noun Monica answered the question: To whom did Kenny mail the letter? → (to) Monica

• Nominative / Subjective

• Objective: Direct Object

• Objective: Indirect Object

• Objective: Object of the Preposition

• Possessive / Genitive

It is a noun case that is followed by a preposition to complete or add meaning to the sentence.

(eg. The document that you requested is on the desk.)

Note: The noun desk is followed by the preposition on.

• Nominative / Subjective

• Objective: Direct Object

• Objective: Indirect Object

• Objective: Object of the Preposition

• Possessive / Genitive

It is a noun case that denotes ownership or possession; additionally, it answers whose questions with regards to the verb.

Jhudiel's dog ate the homework of Yankee.

Note: The noun Jhudiel's dog answered the question: Whose dog ate the homework of Yankee? → Jhudiel's dog

• Nominative / Subjective

• Objective: Direct Object

• Objective: Indirect Object

• Objective: Object of the Preposition

• Possessive / Genitive