Noun clauses

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What is a noun clause?

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A noun clause is a dependent clause that functions as a noun in a sentence. It can act 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, providing essential information.

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Example of a noun clause acting as a subject.

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"Whoever finishes first will win the prize." (The noun clause 'Whoever finishes first' acts as the subject.)

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Example of a noun clause acting as an object.

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"I don't know what he wants." (The noun clause 'what he wants' acts as the object of the verb 'know'.)

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Example of a noun clause acting 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 are some common introductory words for noun clauses?

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

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Identify the noun clause in the 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 the sentence: 'What you said surprised me.'

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The noun clause is 'What you said'.

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How can you tell if a clause is a noun clause?

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A clause is a noun clause if it can be replaced with a noun and still make sense in the sentence.

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Identify the noun clause in the sentence: 'She asked me when the meeting would start.'

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The noun clause is 'when the meeting would start'.