A noun clause is a group of words that functions as a noun and contains a subject and verb, but cannot stand alone as a sentence. Examples of noun clauses include "I didn't know that he wrote that book" and "I think that Junot Diaz's novels are fantastic." When a noun clause acts as a direct object, the word "that" can be omitted. The word "so" can replace a noun clause after verbs like think, believe, guess, and hope in short answers. "That" can also often be omitted after certain predicate adjectives in noun clauses.

1. NOUN CLAUSE
A noun clause is a group of
words that functions as a
noun and contain a subject
and a verb; however, it can’t
stand alone as a sentence.

2. Examples of noun clauses using
‘’that’’:
 I didn’t know that he wrote that book.
 I think that Junot Diaz’s novels are
fantastic
 She forgot that Andrew Morton wrote
biographies.

3. When a noun clause functions as a
direct object, THAT may be omitted.
I didn’t know he wrote that
book.

4. Using ‘’so’’
In short answers, use so to replace a
noun clause after the verbs think,
believe, guess, and hope.
Q: Does Steven King have a new book
out?
A: I think so
(so= that Steven King has a new book
out)

5. Other clauses with that often follow
certain predicate adjectives. ‘’THAT’’
can be ommited
We’re both disappointed (that) his new
book isn’t very good.
Were you surprised (that) the ending was
sad?