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 the noun clause in the sentence: 'Whoever is singing needs to stop.'

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Subject

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Identify the function of the noun clause in the sentence: 'The movie's worst flaw is that the leading lady is a terrible character.'

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Predicate Nominative (PN)

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Identify the function of the noun clause in the sentence: 'I enjoy whatever fruit is covered in chocolate.'

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Direct Object (DO)

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Identify the function of the noun clause in the sentence: 'I am looking for whatever book I can find.'

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Object of the Preposition (OP)

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Identify the function of the noun clause in the sentence: 'We couldn't find what was making the noise under the bed.'

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Direct Object (DO)

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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.

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Give an example of a noun clause functioning as a subject.

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'What you said is true.' (Noun clause: 'What you said' acts as the subject.)

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Give an example of a noun clause functioning as a direct object.

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'I don't know what he wants.' (Noun clause: 'what he wants' acts as the direct object.)

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Give an example of a noun clause functioning as a predicate nominative.

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'The winner is whoever finishes first.' (Noun clause: 'whoever finishes first' acts as the predicate nominative.)