A noun that renames the subject is a subjectcomplement, phrase or clause that follows a linking verb. Example:
Robert is my cousin.
The noun 'id' (the part of your mind that is unconscious that has hidden wants and needs) is a common noun, a word for anyone's id. The noun id is only capitalized when it is the first word in a sentence.The word 'ID' is an abbreviation for 'identification' (a document that gives the details of your name, address, and date of birth, sometimes with a photograph) is also a common noun, a word for any ID of any kind. The abbreviation is capitalized to distinguish it from the word 'id'; this use of capitalization does not make ID a proper noun.
Examples of subject nouns:The hour is getting late.John brought cookies for everyone.My teacher said I did very well.What did the dog do? (the dog did what)That building is new.
The word 'use' functions as a noun or a verb in a sentence.The noun 'use' can function as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.The verb 'use' tells what the subject does.Example sentences for the noun 'use':I must thank Jim for the use of his car.The use of foul language is not permitted here.Example sentences for the verb 'use':You may use my pen to write the note.We use English to answer these questions.
Begins is the third person singular form of the verb begin.You use begins when you have he/she/it or a singular noun subject. egHe begins school next week. - He is the subject of the sentence.The new doctor begins tomorrow. - (The new) doctor is the singular noun subject of the sentence.
The abbreviation TV (television) is a common noun, a general word for a video/audio receiving device. An abbreviation for a common noun may use capital letters for clarity but abbreviating the word does not make it a proper noun. Other examples of common nouns that are abbreviated using capital letters are: intravenous (IV), okay (OK), obstetrics (OB), etc.A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing.A proper noun for the common noun TV (television) is Samsung, Sharp, Vizio, etc.
The report was reviewed by Dr. Brown, a scientist. The noun scientist renames the direct object, Dr. Brown. (The noun Dr. Brown renames the direct object 'direct object' in this sentence.)
A subject complement follows a linking verb and modifies or renames the subject. It may be a noun, (also known as a predicate noun or nominative), a pronoun, or an adjective (also known as a predicate adjective). Examples: predicate noun: Mary is my sister. (Mary = sister, renames) predicate adjective: Mary's feet got wet. (feet > wet, modifies) Examples with pronouns: The winner is you. (winner = you) The trophy is yours. (trophy > yours)
The abbreviation for the word noun, most dictionaries use: n.
"re:" followed by subject content.
Use 'is' when he/she/it or a singular noun is the subject. He is my cousin. She is my cousin. It is mine. The policeman is my brother. -- policeman = singular noun subject.
A linking verb acts as an equals sign:the object of the verb is a different form of the subject (Mary is my sister. Mary=sister)orthe subject becomes the object (Mary's feet got wet. feet->wet).
I am an English professor. The subject is 'I'. The linking verb is 'am'. 'An English professor' is a noun acting as predicate noun.
Sky is a noun. It can be use as a subject.
His/Her comprehension of the subject was a remedial understanding, to say in jest. He/She had impeccable comprehension of the subject. Comprehension is a noun. Use it as a noun.
It is a proper noun. Use it as the subject or direct object.
The word Easter is a noun, a proper noun, the name of a specific holy day or holiday. A noun can be used as the subject of a sentence or clause, and the object of a verb or preposition. Subject of the sentence: "Easter is tomorrow."
A pronoun takes the place of a noun and can be used for any function in a sentence as a noun, as the subject of a sentence or clause and the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples:Jane and I made cookies for the children.Jane and they made cookies together.The kids enjoyed the cookies that you and Janemade.