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An objective noun functions as:
- the direct object of a verb
- the indirect object of a verb
- the object of a preposition
- a collective noun (used to group nouns for people or things)
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 10y agoA 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:
- Noun subject of sentence: Aunt Jane made cookies for Jack and Jill.
- Noun subject of clause: The cookies that Aunt Jane made are for Jack and Jill.
- Noun object of verb: Aunt Jane made cookies for Jack and Jill.
- 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.
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