Noun Clause Functions Quiz

Which of the following best defines a noun clause?

• A noun clause is a type of punctuation used to separate independent clauses.

• A noun clause is a verb that functions as the main subject of a sentence.

• A noun clause is an adverbial phrase that modifies a verb.

• A noun clause is a dependent clause that functions as a noun within a sentence.

What is the function of the noun clause 'What you think about others' in the sentence, 'What you think about others may not always be true'?

• Direct object

• Subject
• Object of the preposition
• Appositive

What is the function of the noun clause in the sentence, 'My command is whatever you wish.'?

• Indirect object

• Direct object.

• Subject

• Subject complement.

Identify the type of noun clause in the following scenario: The teacher explained why the experiment failed.

• direct object noun clause

• adjective noun clause

• possessive noun clause

• subject noun clause

What is the function of the noun clause 'that he is innocent' in the sentence, 'She believes that he is innocent'?

• Adjective

• Direct object

• Subject

• Adverb

Which function does the noun clause serve in the sentence: 'She knows what the answer is'?

• Adjective modifying 'answer'

• Subject of the verb 'knows'

• Direct object of the verb 'is'

• Object of the verb 'knows'

Which function does the noun clause serve in the sentence: I like to keep a schedule of when I have upcoming appointments?

• object of the preposition

• subject

• appositive

• direct object

Identify the noun clause in the sentence: 'The statement that he was innocent shocked everyone.'

• that he was innocent

• shocked everyone

• he was innocent

• the statement

What is the role of the noun clause in the sentence: 'She believes that he is telling the truth.'

• To serve as the indirect object of the verb 'believes.'

• The function of the noun clause in the sentence 'She believes that he is telling the truth.' is to act as the direct object of the verb 'believes.'

• To function as an adverb in the sentence.

• To act as the subject of the verb 'believes.'

What is the function of the noun clause 'what you said,' in the sentence, "I will give what you said some thought"?

• Subject complement

• Indirect object

• Direct object

• Subject