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Any noun can be a subject noun. The subject noun is usually the first noun or noun phrase in a sentence and is what the rest of the sentence is about. Examples of subject noun:
Common noun: This book is due at the library.
Proper noun: Benjamin Franklin was not a president but he is just as well known.
Plural noun: The winter holidays are my favorite time of the year.
Possessive noun: John's is the best essay submitted.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoExamples of subject nouns:
My mother makes the best meatloaf.
Mr. Johnson is my favorite teacher.
A blackbird sat on the windowsill.
Burger King is on this street.
The police took him away last night.
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What is the word family as a simple subject?
Examples of the noun 'family' as subject and simple subject:My family comes from Minneapolis.the complete subject is the noun phrase 'my family'the simple subject is the noun 'family'A family of moles lives under the shed.the complete subject is the noun phrase 'a family of moles'the simple subject is the noun 'family'The first family to homestead this valley were Morgans.the complete subject is the noun phrase 'the first family to homestead this valley'The simple subject is the noun 'family'
Which is the simple subject sister or swimming?
Sister is a noun. Swimming is a verb that can be used as a noun (called a gerund). So both sister and swimming can be used as a subject. Examples: My sister is having a party. Swimming is my favorite sport.
Is the children a proper noun?
No, children is a noun, a plural, common, noun. The pronouns for the word children are they (subject), them (object), their (subject possessive), and theirs (object possessive).
Is manhood an abstract noun?
The noun 'manhood' is an abstract noun as a word for the state or period of being a man rather than a child. A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. EXAMPLES Your manhood is the time when you take responsibility for yourself. (subject of the sentence) Helping his elderly neighbor is excellent training for manhood. (object of the preposition 'for')
What are examples of EXPANDED noun phrases?
two adjectives then a noun
What is the word family as a simple subject?
Examples of the noun 'family' as subject and simple subject:My family comes from Minneapolis.the complete subject is the noun phrase 'my family'the simple subject is the noun 'family'A family of moles lives under the shed.the complete subject is the noun phrase 'a family of moles'the simple subject is the noun 'family'The first family to homestead this valley were Morgans.the complete subject is the noun phrase 'the first family to homestead this valley'The simple subject is the noun 'family'
What are the examples of pronoun with referents?
Example: Mary had a little lamb; she took the lamb to school.The subject noun Mary is the antecedent for the pronoun she.The pronoun she is the referent for the subject noun Mary.Example: She took that lamb everywhere shewent.The pronoun She is the subject, the antecedent for the pronoun she in the noun clause 'she went'.The pronoun she in the noun clause 'she went' is the referent for the subject pronoun 'She'.
Can the subject of the sentence be a noun?
Yes, the subject of a sentence is a noun or a pronoun (a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence). Examples with subject in bold:Myrna made the cakes.The chocolate cake is for the bake sale.She made the lemon cake for us.After dinner, you may have a piece.
What are the examples of noun phrase that functions as the complement of the subject?
Examples of noun phrases that can function as the complement of the subject include "an excellent chef," "a talented musician," and "my best friend." These noun phrases provide additional information about the subject in the sentence and help to complete the meaning.
Can you give me examples of subject verb noun?
subject: we verb: had noun: sweet potato pie sentence: We had sweet potato pie with dinner. subject: Jack verb: rode noun: bike sentence: Jack rode his bike to school. subject: river verb: ran noun: farm sentence: The river ran through our farm.
Is breathing a verb?
Breathing can be either a verb or noun, It is the present participle of the verb "to breathe." Examples: VERB- She was breathing hard. ('she' is the subject, 'was breathing' is the verb) NOUN- The patient's breathing was uneven. ('breathing' is the subject, 'was' is the verb)
How do you use demand in a sentence as a noun?
A noun functions in a sentence as the subject of a sentence or clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples: subject: The demand for the new product has increased steadily. object: Management has not responded to our demand.
What is a basic sentence?
subject (noun or pronoun) + predicate (verb) examples: Bob drove. Stop! ("You" is implied.)
What is a noun used as a subject?
The CAT is chasing a mouse.This noun is the subject of this sentence.Some other examples (replace the highlighted word 'noun' with a noun of your choosing):Noun of a feather flock together.A noun and his money are soon parted.A noun in the hand is worth two in the bush.A noun saved is a noun earned.A noun a day keeps the doctor away.All noun and no noun make Jack a dull boy.A noun in time saves nine.Noun is up.
Which is the simple subject sister or swimming?
Sister is a noun. Swimming is a verb that can be used as a noun (called a gerund). So both sister and swimming can be used as a subject. Examples: My sister is having a party. Swimming is my favorite sport.
What is a linkingverb?
A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or renames the subject. Examples of linking verbs include "to be," "seem," "appear," "become," and "feel."
What is a word that connects the subject to a noun or adjective?
A word that connects the subject to a noun or adjective is called a linking verb. Examples of linking verbs include "is," "am," "are," "was," "were," "seem," "become," "appear," and "remain." These verbs help to establish a relationship between the subject and the descriptive word that follows.
