Noun Clauses: Advanced English Grammar | A Noun Clause is a Part of Speech Classed as a Noun

The video tutorial from The Learning Depot covers noun clauses, a type of dependent clause that functions as a noun. It explains the difference between clauses and phrases, and details how noun clauses can serve various grammatical roles, such as subjects, direct and indirect objects, objects of prepositions, subject and object complements, appositives, and adjective complements. The tutorial provides examples for each role, emphasizing the use of relative pronouns and subordinating conjunctions to introduce noun clauses.

What is the main difference between a clause and a phrase?

• A clause is always independent, while a phrase is dependent.

• A clause has a subject and a predicate, while a phrase does not.

• A phrase has a subject and a predicate, while a clause does not.

• A phrase can stand alone as a sentence, while a clause cannot.

Which of the following is NOT a trigger for a noun clause?

• Who

• If

• When

• Because

In the sentence 'Raleigh doesn't understand why the package has not arrived,' what role does the noun clause play?

• Indirect Object

• Direct Object

• Subject

• Subject Complement

Which sentence contains a noun clause acting as an indirect object?

• Father said that he was working late.

• They sold the house to whoever made the best offer.

• Knitting is what makes me relax.

• The contest will award whoever sings the best song a prize.

What is the function of the noun clause in the sentence 'I never believed his story that the dog ate his homework'?

• Subject

• Adjective Complement

• Object Complement

• Appositive

In the sentence 'We who are wiser and older know the truth,' what is the role of the noun clause?

• Direct Object

• Subject

• Adjective Complement

• Appositive

Which of the following sentences contains a noun clause as an adjective complement?

• The belief that we must conserve energy is a popular one.

• Father said that he was working late.

• Knitting is what makes me relax.

• Mark is unsure if Sherla really loves him.