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- 2. What is aNoun Clause? A noun clause is a dependent clause that contains a subject and a verb. A noun clause functions as noun in a sentence A noun clause cannot stand alone because it is not a complete thought. It must always be paired with an independent (main) clause.
- 3. Noun Clause Example: “I remember what you said yesterday.” the underlined portion is the independent clause that can stand alone. The italicized words, “what you said yesterday,” serve as a dependent noun clause. .
- 4. In What WayCan a Noun Clause Operate? Noun clauses can operate just the same as an ordinary noun would. This means they can be the subject of a sentence, the direct object of a verb, or the object of a preposition.
- 5. Noun Clause asan Object A noun clause can function as: a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition.
- 6. Noun Clause Exampleas Direct Object: “The goal of our company is what is explained in the profile”. The underlined portion of the sentence contains the subject an d the verb. The italicized portion is the noun clause which conta ins a subject and verb but is a dependent clause. The noun claus e is acting as the direct object of the sentence.
- 7. Noun Clause Exampleas Indirect Object: Don’t forget to send whoever attended the conference a follow-up email. The direct object of the sentence is a “follow-up email.” The recipient of that email is the noun clause, also the indirect object.
- 8. Noun Clause Exampleas Object of Preposition: “You should speak about how your parents immigrated to this country.” The underlined portion of the sentence is a prepositional phrase, beginning with the preposition“about” and ending with the noun clause. The noun clause acts as the object of the preposition.
- 9. Noun Clause asa Subject Since a noun clause is a noun, it can function as a subject of a sentence. Examples: Whatever you decide to do is fine with me. How you made that decision baffles me. Why we chose not to include you is none of your business
- 10. How to Identifya Noun Clause Noun clauses often begin with one of (but not only) these words: To see if a clause is a noun clause, identify its role in the sentence. If it is acting as a noun, it is a noun clause (as opposed to an adjective clause, for example).
- 11. Using Subjunctive inNoun Clauses The subjunctive case appears in noun clauses. It is acceptable in formal writing and speaking but is not common in everyday language. The common use of the subjunctive case in a noun clause is after verbs like: advise, ask, demand, insist, urge and require.
- 12. The formula fora noun clause in the subjunctive case looks like this: object + infinitive + (object of infinitive) Examples of noun clauses in subjective case: The school requires students to complete all courses. I asked her to help me. The manager urged his employees to provide exceptional customer service.
- 13. Summary: What areNoun Clauses? Define noun clause: Is a clause that functions as a noun in a sentence. what does a noun clause contains?: contain a subject and a verb. are dependent clauses that cannot stand alone. function as a noun in the sentence. generally begin with particular words.
- 14. Exercises Underline the nounclauses. I cannot understand why she is angry with me. They said that they would accept the offer. I think I will win. He told me that he would come.
- 15. Exercises . You caneat whatever you want. . Can you guess what I want? . I feel certain that she will come. . I do not know what she wants. . No one knows where he is.
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