Functions of Noun Clauses Quiz

Which of the following sentences contains a noun clause functioning as the subject?

• I believe that she is honest.

• That she is honest is obvious.

• She is honest, which is surprising.

• I am surprised by her honesty.

Identify the function of the noun clause in the following sentence: "What he decided was a surprise to everyone."

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Nominative

• Appositive

• Object of the Preposition

In the sentence "I don't know what she wanted," what is the role of the noun clause?

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Nominative

• Appositive

• Object of the Preposition

Fill in the blank: In the sentence "The fact that he was late was not surprising," the noun clause functions as a(n) __________.

Which sentence contains a noun clause functioning as a predicate nominative?

• The idea that he proposed was brilliant.

• She wondered if he would come.

• What he said was shocking.

• You are what you eat.

Analyze the role of the noun clause in the sentence: "The question is whether we can trust him."

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Nominative

• Appositive

• Object of the Preposition

In the sentence "I am curious about what he thinks," what is the function of the noun clause?

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Nominative

• Appositive

• Object of the Preposition

Identify the function of the noun clause in the sentence: "Whoever wins the race will receive a prize."

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Nominative

• Appositive

• Object of the Preposition

Which of the following sentences contains a noun clause functioning as an appositive?

• The news that he was promoted was exciting.

• She asked if I was coming.

• What he said was true.

• I believe that he is honest.

Fill in the blank: In the sentence "I wonder who will win the game," the noun clause functions as a __________.