Examples of subject nouns:
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)
An intensive verb is one which is used to describe its subject. Examples are: be, seem, appear, look, become.After the verb we can use a noun or a noun phrase as a subject complement in sentences.ExamplesJack is the president.Jack is in his office.Jack looks tired.
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.
A gerund functions in a sentence as a noun, as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples: subject: His calling to go into medicine was his goal since he was a kid. object: This cell phone has no extra features, it's just for calling.
The word 'hedgehog' is a noun, a word for a type of mammal, a word for a living thing. A noun is used as the subject of a sentence or clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples: A hedgehog is not a good pet because they are prickly. (subject of the sentence) Those are the footprints of a hedgehog. (object of the preposition 'of')
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.
The abstract noun 'wisdom' will function as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples: Wisdom is a gift the many people don't use. (subject of the sentence) It takes a lifetime to develop wisdom. (object of the verb 'develop')
The noun open is a word for out of doors; not hidden or secret; or a competition with no restrictions on who may compete. A noun can function as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb of a preposition. Examples: subject: The tennis open takes place this weekend. object: Your secret is out in the open.
The noun 'modesty' is an abstract noun as a word for the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in character. A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. EXAMPLES Modesty is considered an admirable quality. (subject of the sentence) She was admired for her modesty. (object of the preposition 'for')
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.
The noun 'finance' is a word for the management of money, assets, banking, investments, credit, etc. A noun is as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples: The finance for the project has been arranged. (subject of the sentence) He has an aptitude for finance. (object of the preposition)
The word 'pearl' is 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 pearl in the necklace came from a ring of my grandmother's. object: I'm always looking for a pearl in my oyster stew.
The noun 'present' is a singular common noun. The noun 'present' is a concrete noun as a word for a gift. The noun 'present' is an abstract noun as a word for the period of time now occurring. A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. EXAMPLES subject: The present from my staff was totally unexpected. object: My son attends the community college at the present. The word present is also a verb and an adjective.
A noun is used as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. The noun 'cry' is a word for the act or sound of crying, or the call of an animal. Examples: The cry of a crow woke me at dawn. (subject of the sentence) You'll feel better after you have a good cry. (direct object of the verb 'have')
The word 'replaces' is not a noun. The word 'replaces' is the third person, singular, present of the verb to replace. The noun forms of the verb to replace are replacement and the gerund, replacing. A noun is used as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples: I've ordered a replacement for the old air conditioner. (direct object) Replacing you will be difficult. (subject)
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.
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)