Noun Clauses and Their Functions

This video tutorial by Kerry covers noun clauses, explaining their role as subordinate clauses used as nouns. It details how noun clauses can function as subjects, predicate nominatives, direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of prepositions. The video provides examples for each function and discusses common introductory words for noun clauses, their grammatical roles, and when they can be omitted. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with more content.

What is a noun clause primarily used as?

• A verb

• An adjective

• A noun

• An adverb

In the sentence 'What I need is my own room', what role does the noun clause play?

• Indirect object

• Direct object

• Subject

• Predicate nominative

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

• He has given a speech about how he was elected to the Senate.

• The happiest time in my life was when we went to Jamaica.

• She believes that last time is never found again.

• What I need is my own room.

In the sentence 'The happiest time in my life was when we went to Jamaica for the summer', what is the function of the noun clause?

• Predicate nominative

• Object of a preposition

• Subject

• Direct object

Which sentence uses a noun clause as a predicate nominative?

• She believes that last time is never found again.

• Another course in computers is what the guidance counselor recommended.

• The Greek astronomer believed that the Sun orbited the earth.

• We will give whoever wins the contest a prize.

In the sentence 'She believes that last time is never found again', what role does the noun clause play?

• Subject

• Predicate nominative

• Object of a preposition

• Direct object

Which of the following sentences contains a noun clause used as a direct object?

• He has given a speech about how he was elected to the Senate.

• What I need is my own room.

• She believes that last time is never found again.

• The happiest time in my life was when we went to Jamaica.

In the sentence 'We will give whoever wins the contest a prize', what is the function of the noun clause?

• Indirect object

• Direct object

• Predicate nominative

• Subject

Which sentence uses a noun clause as an indirect object?

• The happiest time in my life was when we went to Jamaica.

• She believes that last time is never found again.

• He has given a speech about how he was elected to the Senate.

• The judges will award whoever has the most original costume a prize.

In the sentence 'He has given a speech about how he was elected to the Senate', what role does the noun clause play?

• Predicate nominative

• Object of a preposition

• Direct object

• Subject