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 surprised everyone." (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 what he wants." (The noun clause 'what he wants' 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 noun clause in the sentence: 'I wonder if she will come.'

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The noun clause is 'if she will come.' It acts as the object of the verb 'wonder.'

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

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"She believes that he is innocent." (The noun clause 'that he is innocent' is the object of the verb 'believes.')

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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. It often starts with words like 'that,' 'if,' or 'whether.'