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Grammar and StructureGRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
Nouns

 
 

Definition

Nouns are the subjects and objects in a sentence.


Example

The girl rides her bicycle every day.
(girl = subject)   (bicycle = object)


Explanation

Nouns:

  • are usually people, places or things.
  • have singular and plural forms.
  • are the subjects and objects of sentences.
  • are the objects of prepositions.
  • can be used as adjectives.


Related Sections

Plurals
Gerunds
Parts of Speech
Pronouns