Sleeping Beauty<\/span>\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow Nouns are Used in Sentences?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The basic word order for a sentence structure always contains a subject, verb, or an object. As you can see in the above examples, a noun takes on different roles based on their relationships to the rest of the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Noun as a Subject<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In the English language, every sentence must have a subject. It could be a person, place, or thing that is doing or experiencing the thing described by the verb. So, a subject is a noun or a pronoun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Chloe<\/span> is baking casseroles for dinner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chloe<\/span> works as an English teacher in a primary school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In these sentences, the noun \u2018Chloe\u2019 acts as a subject as she is performing the actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Noun as an Object<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Noun also works as an object of a transitive verb in a sentence. An object can be direct that receives the action described by the verb. Or, it could be indirect that receives a direct object. In both cases, the object is a noun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- The teacher handed the book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The teacher handed the student the book.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In the first sentence, “book” is the direct object, as it is the thing that the teacher handed over. While in the second one, there is an indirect object “student”. The teacher handed over the book to the student. To identify an indirect object, ask yourself to whom or for whom the action is being done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Noun as Complement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nouns can also play the role of subject complements or object complements. A subject complement follows a linking verb like “be,” “become,” or “seem” and provides additional information about the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- The cat is a tabby<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In the sentence, tabby is the subject complement. It is describing the cat’s breed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Object complements, on the other hand, follow transitive verbs and give more information about the direct object. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- They elected her president<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In the sentence, president is the object complement. It is specifying the position she was elected to. Verbs that indicate naming, making, or creating mostly use object complements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nouns as Appositives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that follows another noun and provides additional information about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- My cat, Smokey<\/span>, is friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In the sentence, Smokey is an appositive that further identifies the noun cat. Appositives can be restrictive or nonrestrictive, depending on whether the information they provide is essential to understanding the sentence’s meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nouns as Modifiers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nouns can also function as modifiers, similar to adjectives. When used in this way, they are called attributive nouns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- A garden<\/span> hose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In this phrase, garden<\/strong> is an attributive noun which is modifying the noun hose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTypes of Nouns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A noun is classified into several types based on its usage in a sentence. Here is a breakdown of all of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Countable & Uncountable Noun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted easily. They have both singular and plural forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- I like to read a book before bed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I like to read books.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- She rented an apartment in New York.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- They all live in rented apartments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- She is an exchange student in Istanbul University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Students on exchange programs are allotted hostel dorms. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, uncountable nouns are nouns that cannot be counted. They generally do not have plural forms. However, they are used with additional words to determine the quantity like little, less, a bowl of, a glass of, a gallon, a stack of, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIncorrect:<\/strong> I ate one rice last night.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/strong>: I ate some rice last night.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCorrect<\/strong>: I ate a bowl of rice last night.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe first sentence is wrong as rice can not be quantified in numbers. We have to measure it differently. Now, look at some other examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- I need more information<\/span> on this topic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Please, give me more time<\/span> to solve this riddle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Coat your freshly fried donuts in some sugar<\/span> to enhance its flavour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Common & Proper Noun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Common nouns refer to general or unknown categories of people, places, things, or ideas. They begin with a lowercase letter and come after an indefinite article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- I told you to grab a book<\/span> along.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Which country<\/span> do you want to explore next?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- She saw a beaver<\/span> crossing the river.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, proper nouns refer to specific people, places, things, or ideas. They are already known or are specified in the previous context. They begin with an uppercase letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Have you read the third book of the Harry Potter series<\/span>, \u201cHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I visited London<\/span> in the fall season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- John<\/span> was straightaway lying to Lily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Abstract & Concrete Noun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Abstract nouns refer to ideas, qualities, or concepts that cannot be touched or seen. They could also describe feelings or emotions like love, happiness, hate, fear, beauty, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- I like<\/span> to have an evening snack with tea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Don\u2019t let the ugliness<\/span> of society make you bitter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Intelligence<\/span> is chasing you, but you are faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Do you have the courage<\/span> to go skydiving?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Unlike abstract nouns, concrete nouns refer to things that can be touched or seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Her study table<\/span> is quite old, so she must change it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Would you please lend a pen<\/span> and a paper<\/span>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I like apples<\/span> and bananas<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Collective Noun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Collective nouns refer to a group of people, animals, or things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- The Barcelona team<\/span> was unable to defend the opponent team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I saw a flock<\/span> of seagulls on the seashore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The crowd<\/span> got out of control at Taylor Swift\u2019s concert.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Possessive Noun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Possessive nouns show ownership or possession of the object or another noun. They are often formed by adding “‘s” or “s'” to the noun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- John’s car<\/span> was parked outside the porch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The children’s toys<\/span> were scattered in the room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Due to the economy, the company’s profits<\/span> are increasing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Compound Noun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Compound nouns are nouns formed by combining two or more words. Both of these words are also nouns. They have individual meaning if used separately, but also make a completely different word when used together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n