Noun Clauses

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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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Identify the function of a noun clause in a sentence.

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A noun clause can serve as a subject, an object, or a complement in a sentence.

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Example of a noun clause functioning as a subject.

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"What she said was surprising." (The noun clause "What she said" is the subject.)

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Example of a noun clause functioning as an object.

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"I don't know where he went." (The noun clause "where he went" is the object of the verb "know.")

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Example of a noun clause functioning as a complement.

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"The truth is that he lied." (The noun clause "that he lied" is the complement of the subject "The truth.")

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What is the difference between a noun clause and a noun phrase?

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A noun clause contains a subject and a verb, while a noun phrase does not. For example, "the tall man" is a noun phrase, whereas "that he is tall" is a noun clause.

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Identify a common introductory word for noun clauses.

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Common introductory words for noun clauses include 'that', 'what', 'whether', 'if', and 'who.'

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How can you identify a noun clause in a sentence?

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Look for a clause that can be replaced with a pronoun (like 'it' or 'that') and check if it has a subject and a verb.

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What role does the word 'that' play in a noun clause?

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The word 'that' often introduces a noun clause, indicating that what follows is a statement or idea.

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Example of a sentence with a noun clause introduced by 'that.'

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"I believe that she will win the competition." (The noun clause is "that she will win the competition.")