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A noun functions as:

The subject of a sentence

  • The cookies were baked this morning.

The subject of a clause

  • The snack, cookies I made myself, will be passed out after recess.

The direct object of a verb

  • Would you like some cookies?

The indirect object of a verb

  • We made the class some cookies.

The object of a preposition

  • We bought raisins for the cookies.

An attributive noun also called a noun adjunct (a noun as adjective)

  • These are almond cookies.

A predicate nominative (subject complement)

  • The cookies are almond.

An object complement

  • We have a treat, homemade cookies.

A noun of direct address

  • Aunt Mary, thank you for the cookies.
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