Noun clauses with Wh- words and If/Whether

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What is a noun clause?

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A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun in a sentence. It can function as a subject, object, or complement.

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What are Wh- words?

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Wh- words are words used to ask questions or introduce noun clauses, including who, what, where, when, why, and how.

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How do noun clauses function in a sentence?

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Noun clauses can serve as subjects, objects, or complements, providing essential information in a sentence.

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What is the role of 'if' in noun clauses?

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'If' is used to introduce noun clauses that express a condition or uncertainty, often in indirect questions.

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What is the role of 'whether' in noun clauses?

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'Whether' is used to introduce noun clauses that present alternatives or choices, often in indirect questions.

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How do you form a noun clause with a Wh- word?

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A noun clause with a Wh- word is formed by placing the Wh- word at the beginning, followed by a subject and verb, e.g., 'What she said was surprising.'

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How do you form a noun clause with 'if'?

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A noun clause with 'if' is formed by starting with 'if', followed by a subject and verb, e.g., 'I wonder if he will come.'

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How do you form a noun clause with 'whether'?

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A noun clause with 'whether' is formed by starting with 'whether', followed by a subject and verb, e.g., 'I don't know whether she likes it.'

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What is an example of a noun clause as a subject?

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Example: 'What he decided surprised everyone.' Here, 'What he decided' is the subject.

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What is an example of a noun clause as an object?

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Example: 'I don't know what she wants.' Here, 'what she wants' is the object.