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 was surprising." (The noun clause 'What she said' acts as 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' acts as the object of the verb 'know.')

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What word often introduces a noun clause?

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Noun clauses are often introduced by words like 'that', 'what', 'who', 'whether', and 'if'.

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Identify the noun clause in the sentence: 'I believe that he is right.'

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The noun clause is 'that he is right.' It acts as the object of the verb 'believe'.

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

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'What' can introduce a noun clause and can mean 'the thing that' or 'whatever'.

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Fill in the blank: 'I wonder __________ he will come.'

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The correct noun clause is 'if' (I wonder if he will come).

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What is a key characteristic of a noun clause?

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A key characteristic of a noun clause is that it cannot stand alone as a complete thought.