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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What is the difference between an independent clause and a subordinate clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a subordinate clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.

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Provide an example of a noun clause used as a subject.

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"What she said surprised everyone." (The noun clause 'What she said' is the subject.)

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Provide an example of a noun clause used 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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What is the role of the word 'that' in a noun clause?

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

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Identify the noun clause in the sentence: 'I believe that he will come.'

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The noun clause is 'that he will come.'

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What is a complement in grammar?

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A complement is a word or group of words that completes the meaning of a subject or verb.

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Provide an example of a subordinate clause.

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"Although it was raining, we went for a walk." (The clause 'Although it was raining' is subordinate.)

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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 noun and often begins with words like 'that,' 'what,' 'who,' or 'whether.'