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 structure of a noun clause?

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A noun clause typically begins with a subordinating conjunction (like 'that', 'who', 'what', 'whether', 'if') and contains a subject and a verb.

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Example of a noun clause as a subject.

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

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Example of a noun clause 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 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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Identify the noun clause in this sentence: 'I wonder if she will come.'

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The noun clause is 'if she will come.'

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Identify the noun clause in this sentence: 'Whoever finishes first will win a prize.'

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The noun clause is 'Whoever finishes first.'

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What is the role of 'that' in a noun clause?

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'That' is often used to introduce noun clauses, indicating what is being stated or reported.

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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 starts with words like 'that', 'who', 'what', 'whether', or 'if'.