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NOUN FUNCTIONS - Coggle Diagram
NOUN FUNCTIONS
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Definition: The noun that receives the action of the verb (direct object) or is indirectly affected by the action (indirect object).
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Indirect: "He gave his friend a gift." (Gift is the object being given, friend is the recipient.)
Explanation: Highlight how objects are necessary to complete the action of the verb and their position typically after the verb.
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Definition: The noun that completes the meaning of the subject or object, often following linking verbs.
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Explanation: Discuss how complements are essential for providing additional information about the subject or object and follow linking verbs like 'be', 'become', and 'seem'.
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Explanation: Show how the subject is typically found at the beginning of a sentence and is what the sentence is about.
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Definition: A noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about a noun next to it.
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"My brother, John, is a doctor." (John provides additional information about 'my brother.')
"The book, a mystery novel, was thrilling." (A mystery novel provides more details about 'the book.')
Explanation: Point out how appositives are usually set off by commas and clarify or add to the meaning of a noun they accompany.