Noun Functions

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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 is a predicate nominative?

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

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What is a direct object?

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

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or noun phrase that tells to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.

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What is an object of the preposition?

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

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun or an adjective.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to', that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.