Noun clauses

Noun clauses

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the function of a noun clause in a sentence.

Back

A noun clause can serve as a subject, an object, or a complement in a sentence.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a noun clause as a subject.

Back

"That he won the race is surprising." Here, 'that he won the race' is the subject.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a noun clause as an object.

Back

"I believe that she is right." Here, 'that she is right' is the object of the verb 'believe'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a noun clause as a complement.

Back

"The truth is that he lied." Here, 'that he lied' is the complement of the subject 'The truth'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What introductory words can signal a noun clause?

Back

Common introductory words include 'that', 'whether', 'if', and question words like 'who', 'what', 'where', 'when', and 'why'.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does a noun clause differ from a noun phrase?

Back

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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