What is the primary role of a noun in a sentence?

Understanding Nouns and Their Functions

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To modify verbs
To describe actions
To connect clauses
To name people, places, or things
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse', what is the subject?
The mouse
Chased
The cat
The
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which noun serves as the direct object in 'She read the book'?
She
The book
Read
The
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In 'He gave his friend a gift', what is the indirect object?
He
His friend
A gift
Gave
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a predicate nominative?
A noun that describes an action
A noun that modifies a verb
A noun that follows a preposition
A noun that renames the subject
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the object of the preposition in 'She sat on the chair'.
The chair
Sat
She
On
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an appositive?
A noun that follows a preposition
A noun that renames the subject
A noun that describes an action
A noun that provides additional information about another noun
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