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A noun complement can be a subject complement or an object complement.
A subject complement is the adjective, noun, or pronoun that follows a linking verb, renaming or restating the subject of the sentence.
An object complement is a noun, pronoun, or adjective which follows a direct object and renames it or tells what the direct object has become.
Example sentences for noun complements:
- Our new teacher is Ms. Brooks. (subject complement, restates the subject of the sentence 'teacher')
- Have you met the new teacher, Ms. Brooks. (object complement, restates the direct object 'teacher')
- Our project to raise the funds is a bake sale. (subject complement)
- Let's bake a cake for the bake sale, a lemon cake. (object complement)
- Margaret was elected class president. (subject complement)
Examples of nouns as adjectives are:
- baby doll
- car seat
- movie marquee
- grass seed
- wood chip
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How do you Use 'wisdom' in a sentence as abstract noun?
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')
How do you use desert in a sentence as a noun?
The noun desert is a singular, common, concrete noun, a word for a place. A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. EXAMPLES subject: A desert lies between the cities of Los Angeles and Las Vegas. object: Before crossing the desert, they hired an experienced guide. The word desert is also a verb and an adjective.
What part of speech is the word use?
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.
When you use begins?
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.
When do you use do and does?
"Do" is the verb you would use if you are talking about either I or You; otherwise, this word is used with plural subjects. You would say "I do" and "You do" but would say "They do," "Brothers do," "Dogs do" and "Many do." You would use "does" if your subject is singular. "It does," "She does," "My brother does," or "A dog does."
Can you give examples of a subject use as noun?
Examples of subject nouns:James likes Susan.Jean kicks the ball.My dog is a collie.The doctor gave me a prescription.What does mother want? (mother wants what)Her door is closed.
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.
How do you Use 'wisdom' in a sentence as abstract noun?
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')
How do you use open as a noun?
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.
How do you use modesty in a sentence as an abstract noun?
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')
How do you use word finance as a noun in sentence?
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)
When do you use the verb is?
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.
How do you use pearl in a sentence?
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.
How do you use cry as a noun in a sentence?
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')
How do you use present as a noun?
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.
How use replaces as a noun?
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)
How do you use pronouns as subject complements?
Pronouns can be used as subject complements to rename or describe the subject of a sentence. For example: "She is the best" - "She" is the subject complement that refers back to the subject "She." It adds more information or identity to the subject of the sentence.
