What is the position and function of nouns?
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FUNCTIONS OF [NOUNS](https://socratic.org/english-grammar/parts-of-speech/nouns)
The work that a noun performs in a sentence is referred to as its grammatical function;
A noun can perform any of the following five functions:
• Subject of a verb
• Object of a verb
• Complement of a verb
• Object of a preposition
• Be in opposition to another noun.
POSITION OF NOUNS
Positions of nouns
1. Subject
A subject is followed by verb.
Examples:
– Makara sang a song at the wedding.
– The house is very nice.
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Direct Object
Direct object is the noun that receives the action of the transitive verb.
Examples:
– After dinner, I always serve a cake.
– My restaurant offers a reasonable price. -
Indirect object
Indirect object precedes the direct object and can be found by asking who or what received the direct object.
Examples:
– We can give my friend a ticket.
– Mika sent her brother a postcard. -
Object of preposition
The noun that follows the preposition is called object of preposition.
Examples:
– Many people live in the flooded village.
– After the meal, we watch TV. -
Object of verbal
Verbal’s are forms of verbs used as other parts of speech such as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
Examples:
– Opening the door, I saw many people waiting for me.
– We are the ones to win the game. -
Predicate nominative
Predicate nominative is the noun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject. Examples:
– Hun Sen is the leader.
– It became an evil. -
Appositive
Appositive stands directly after the noun it identifies.
Examples:
– Kanika, my best friend, just visited Australia.
– Cambodia, my hometown, is the kingdom of wonder. -
Objective complement
It is placed directly after direct object. Without objective complement, the sentence is not completed.
Examples:
I consider you my sister.
I will make this party a good occasion.