Noun Clauses

1. Noun Clauses A noun clause is a subordinate clausethat is used as a noun in a complex sentence.

2. In a complex sentence, a noun clause can be used the same way that you would use a noun. It can be used as a Subject Direct object Object of a preposition Predicate (linking verb) noun

3. It appears in the sentence in the same place that the subject, direct object, object of the preposition, or linking verb noun would appear.

4. The lead-off words for noun clauses are usually: how however where whose that whichever which why what whatever who whom when whoever whomever whether if

5. A noun clause cannot be deleted from a sentence or the sentence will have a change of meaning. Roxie decided that she should hide from Zucca. Roxie decided.

6. A noun clause can rarely be moved in the sentence for the same reason – it will change the meaning of the sentence or will sound really stupid. That she should hide from ZuccaRoxie decided.

7. Find the noun clauses, the lead-off word, and the part of sentence. We learned that the topsoil has been badly eroded by natural forces. 2. She gave us a clear, detailed picture of what is likely to happen. 3. I asked you what you meant by those words. 4. The blueberry pie is what she ate for dinner.

8. 5. Whether she should go or not is Mary’s question. 6. Who marked up the desk became an issue for the teacher. 7. However the game ends will be fine with me 8. Some of these sentences are from which textbook used by us? Shostak, Jerome. Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop. United States of America: William H. Sadlier, Inc., 2002.