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 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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Example of a noun clause as an object.

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"I don't know if he will come." (The noun clause "if he will come" acts as 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" acts as a complement to the subject "The truth.")

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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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Identify a common introductory word for noun clauses.

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

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

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

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Identify the noun clause in the sentence: 'I believe that you are right.'

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

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Identify the noun clause in the sentence: 'She wondered if it would rain tomorrow.'

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The noun clause is 'if it would rain tomorrow.' It acts as the object of the verb 'wondered.'