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 you said is true." (The noun clause 'What you 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 where he went." (The noun clause 'where he went' acts as the object.)

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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.)

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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 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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What word often introduces a noun clause?

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Noun clauses are often introduced by words like 'that,' 'if,' or 'whether.'

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Fill in the blank: 'I believe __________ is true.'

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that the earth is round.

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Fill in the blank: 'She asked me __________.'

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if I was coming to the party.