GEI 2, Unit 2: Noun Clause.

​Noun Clause.

​A Clause That Functions as A Noun.

I love my novel => I love what I read

​ noun noun clause

Where does she live? => Do you know where she lives?​

simple question​ Complex question with a noun clause.

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​A noun clause has some functions:

Subject

Direct object

Indirect object

Subject complement​

Object of preposition​

​A Noun Clause as Subject of Verb:

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Wherever ​you go tell me your trip.

subject​ verb

​A Noun Clause as Direct Object:

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I will buy whatever the seller offer me. ​

verb noun cl as direct object​

​Noun Clause as Indirect object:

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He told whatever he has​ read to me.

verb indirect object direct obj.​

​Noun Clause as Subject Complement:

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The cat eat whatever it finds under the table. ​

Subject​ compelement

​Noun Clause as Object of Preposition:

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He is thinking about what he can do to recycle

​ preposition noun clause

plastic wastes. ​

Multiple Choice

Where is the Grand Canyon? I want to know...

• where is the Grand Canyon?

• where the Grand Canyon is?

• where the Grand Canyon?

Multiple Choice

Who is Oprah Winfrey? I'm not sure....

• who Oprah Winfrey is.

• who is Oprah Winfrey .

• is who Oprah Winfrey .

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Are you listening to me? I need to know...

Multiple Choice

Did you sleep well last night? I want to know...

• did you sleep well last night ?

• if you sleep well last night ?

• you sleep well last night ?

Fill in the Blanks

Can you play a musical instrument? I want to know...

Fill in the Blanks

Where will you be in 10 years? It's hard to imagine...

Fill in the Blanks

What is a coyote? I want to know...

Fill in the Blanks

Are they opening the museum soon? Can you please tell me...

Can you please tell me if they

Fill in the Blanks

Why didn't you call your mom? I don't understand...

Multiple Choice

where do you go to school? Tell me ______.

• Tell me where do you go to school

• Tell me where you go to school. 15

• Tell me where you went to school