Nominal Clauses

What is a clause?

• It is a part of a sentence that includes at least one subject.

• It is a part of a sentence that includes at least one subject and one verb.

• It is a part of a sentence that includes at least one subject, one verb and object.

Nominal clauses are clauses that function as _____ (5 words).

This is an example of:

Wearing a uniform can help people feel part of the team.

• nominal -ing clause

• nominal question-clause

• nominal infinitive

• nominal that clause

This is an example of:

Fiona felt embarrassed because of how she looked.

• nominal -ing clause

• nominal infinitive

• nominal question-clause

• nominal that clause

This is an example of:

I explained that she would have to buy a new outfit.

• nominal -ing clause

• nominal question-clause

• nominal infinitive

• nominal that clause

This is an example of:

It’s a good idea to wear dress clothes for an interview.

• nominal -ing clause

• nominal question-clause

• nominal infinitive

• nominal that clause

What phrases are used to introduce a nominal clause?

My example of a nominal clauses is: