What are the four functions of objective nouns?

Answer 1

An objective noun functions as:

1. the direct object of a verb
2. the indirect object of a verb
3. the object of a preposition
4. a collective noun (used to group nouns for people or things)

Answer 2

A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing.

A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause and the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples:

1. Noun subject of sentence: Aunt Jane made cookies for Jack and Jill.
2. Noun subject of clause: The cookies that Aunt Jane made are for Jack and Jill.
3. Noun object of verb: Aunt Jane made cookies for Jack and Jill.
4. Noun object of preposition: Aunt Jane made cookies for Jack and Jill.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF A NOUN

A noun can function as a predicate nominative(subject complement), a noun or a pronoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject.

A noun as predicate nominative: Jack and Jill are twins.

A noun can functions as an object complement, a noun that follows and modifies or refers to a direct object.

A noun as object complement: Jack and Jill love their aunt, Jane.

A noun can function as a noun of direct address, the name of or a noun for the person spoken to.

A noun of direct address: Aunt Jane, may I have a cookie?

A noun can function as a possessive noun to indicate ownership, possession, origin or purpose.

A possessive noun: Aunt Jane's cookiesare the best.

A noun can function as an adjective to describe another noun, this is called an attributive noun. Example:

Noun as adjective: Aunt Jane made almond cookies.

A noun is can function as a word to group other nouns, this is called a collective noun. Example:

A collective noun: Aunt Jane made a batchof cookies.