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 includes a subject and a verb, and it often begins with words like 'that', 'what', 'who', 'whether', or 'if'.

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Example of a noun clause as a subject.

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What she said was surprising.

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Example of a noun clause as an object.

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I don't know what he wants.

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Example of a noun clause as a complement.

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The truth is that he was right.

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What are some common introductory words for noun clauses?

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Common introductory words include 'that', 'what', 'who', 'whether', and 'if'.

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How can you identify a noun clause in a sentence?

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Look for a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can be replaced with a pronoun.

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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 consists of a noun and its modifiers without a verb.

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Fill in the blank: I wonder __________ you will come to the party.

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if/whether.