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Noun Clauses

What are noun clauses.

• I like what I see .
• I know that patience has its limits .
• I like innovation .
• I know people .

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The Composition of a Noun Clause

How to check if your clause is functioning as a noun, easy examples of noun clauses, the function of noun clauses, real-life examples of noun clauses, more examples of noun clauses, why noun clauses are important.

Definition of "Clause"

• I know that it happened .
• I know how it happened .
• I know why it happened .
• What I say is true.
• Show me how they work .
• I know that the story is true .
• I saw how the accident happened .
• I understand why it was necessary .
• I know who said that .
• Whoever smelt it dealt it.
• My command is whatever you wish .
• I will give what you said some thought.
• Light knows when you are looking at it . ("Light and space" artist James Turrell)
• It is a light thing for whoever keeps his foot outside trouble to advise and counsel him that suffers. (Greek tragedian Aeschylus)
• My relationships are between me and whomever I'm with , not between me and the world. (Actress Lili Reinhart)
• Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it . (Playwright George Bernard Shaw)
• Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying. (Fran Lebowitz)
• He knows all about art, but he doesn't know what he likes . (James Thurber, 1894-1961)
• It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from man . (H L Mencken, 1880-1956)
• I never know how much of what I say is true. (Bette Midler)
• Man is what he eats . (Ludwig Feuerbach)
• My one regret in life is that I am not someone else . (Woody Allen)

(Issue 1) Using a noun clause starting with "That" as a subject grates on the ear.

• That he believes his own story is remarkable. (Jerome Blattner)
• It is remarkable that he believes his own story.

(Issue 2) Choose the right version of "who" and "whom" at the start of a noun clause.

• If you don't want to start your sentence with "That" or "The fact that," then reword your sentence.
• Increasingly more people are avoiding "whom" (and "whomever"). So, if you're unsure when to use "who" and "whom," go for "who" and declare "whom" as obsolete. (Yeah, it's time for us to advocate that line.)

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Noun Clauses: Definition, Examples, & Exercises

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Dependent clauses add meaning to independent clauses in a variety of ways by acting like adjectives, adverbs, or nouns. 

Relative clauses are dependent clauses that modify or give more information about a noun in the independent clause.

For example: 

• Scar, who was Simba’s jealous and wicked uncle , threatened to take over Pride Rock. 

The dependent relative clause, who was Simba’s jealous and wicked uncle , modifies or gives more information about the noun subject of the independent clause, Scar . 

Additionally, adverbial clauses are dependent clauses that modify or give more information about a verb in the independent clause.

• When Timon and Pumba first meet Simba , they are afraid that Simba might eat them. 

The dependent adverbial clause, when Timon and Pumba first meet Simba , explains when they are afraid , modifying the verb in the independent clause.

Lastly, noun clauses are dependent clauses that can replace any noun in the sentence.

• Rafiki encouraged Simba to remember who he was . 

In this sentence, the noun clause , who he was, is acting as an object of the infinitive phrase to remember.

For this post, we will focus on noun clauses , but you can learn more about adverbial and relative clauses on the Albert blog.

When you’re ready, test yourself with a quiz  and practice with our high-quality, standards-aligned questions here .

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The Basics of Noun Clauses

What is a Noun Clause? 

A noun clause is a dependent clause that takes the place of any noun in the sentence, whether they are subjects, objects, or subject complements.  

• She was saddened by what she had read . 

In the sentence above, the noun clause what she had read is being used as the object of the preposition by.  

This is only one example, as there are many different ways that noun clauses can be used. Review the next section to learn every possible way that a noun clause can function in a sentence.

What are the five functions of noun clauses? 

Noun clauses can function as subjects of sentences. 

• Why my pet turtle stares at me all day is beyond me. 

In the sentence above, the underlined noun clause acts as a single subject of the independent clause.

2. Direct Object

Noun clauses can also function as direct objects of the verb in the independent clause. 

• When my dog goes to doggy day care, I do not know what he does , but he always has the best time. 

In the sentence above, the noun clause what he does is acting as the direct object of the verb know .

3. Indirect Object

Noun clauses can also act as indirect objects of the verb in the independent clause. 

• She chose to photograph whomever was willing to pose for her . 

In the sentence above, the direct object of the verb chose is the infinitive phrase to photograph. Just like a noun clause , this infinitive phrase is acting like the noun direct object. Therefore, the noun clause whomever was willing to pose for her is the indirect object of the same verb.

4. Object of the Preposition 

Other times, noun clauses can act as the object of a preposition in the independent clause. 

• I like to keep a schedule of when I have upcoming appointments .  

In the sentence above, the noun clause when I have upcoming appointments is acting as the object of the preposition of .

5. Subject Complement 

Lastly, noun clauses can act as subject complements, or nouns that follow linking verbs. 

For example:

• Actors can become whomever they want to be on the stage. 

In the sentence above, the noun clause whomever they want to be is the subject complement of the linking verb become.

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3 Tips for Understanding Noun Clauses

Here are some important tips to help you understand Noun Clauses : 

Tip #1. Noun Clauses can replace any noun in a sentence, including subjects, objects, and complements

• No one knows why she is afraid of lizards .

In the sentence above, the noun clause replaces the direct object of the verb, knows.

Tip #2. Noun clauses are not modifiers; they are placeholders

• Noun Clause (acting as a subject): When she will arrive is dependent on traffic. 
• Adverbial Clause (acting as an adverb): When she arrives , we will eat dinner. 

As you can see, it is easy to confuse these different types of dependent clauses with one another. If you are unsure whether a clause is adverbial or nominal (noun), simply ask some questions:

• If the clause answers the question, “who?” or “ what?” , then it is a noun clause. 
• If the clause answers one of these questions: “where?”, “how?”, “when?”, or “why?” , then it is an adverbial clause .

This is the key distinction between noun clauses and relative or adverbial clauses. While relative clauses and adverbial clauses modify nouns and verbs respectively, noun clauses replace nouns altogether. 

Tip #3. Noun clauses always begin with either interrogative pronouns or expletives

• The pug did not know what would make his life any more perfect . 

The underlined clause in the sentence above begins with the interrogative pronoun, what , making it a true noun clause that is acting as the direct object of the verb, know. 

Noun clauses can also begin with expletives (no, not cuss words!). In grammar, expletives are words that have no grammatical function in a sentence other than to signal the start of a noun clause. Common expletives are that, whether, and if. 

• As his humans drank their coffee, the pug wondered if they would all hike to the waterfall today . 

Even though the expletive if is necessary in understanding the noun clause , it still has no grammatical purpose in the sentence other than to connect the noun clause to the verb wondered.

Applying the Basics: Noun Clause Review & Practice

Now that you understand how noun clauses function in sentences, review the anchor chart below and complete the review to fully understand how to use and recognize noun clauses . 

The Ultimate List of Clauses

Refer to the graphic below to learn the different types of Clauses :

This list, obviously, does not include all possible examples of clauses; however, it is meant to be used as a guide while identifying sentence clauses.

Noun Clauses Exercises and Review 

Now that you know how to identify noun clauses , test your ability to find these in sentences.

Select the noun clause(s) in the sentences below. Remember, a noun clause can replace any noun in a sentence, but these clauses must answer the questions “ who?” or “what?” , and they must start with either an interrogative pronoun or an expletive.

1. No one from the outside world knew that Wakanda was so technologically advanced . 

In this sentence, that Wakanda was so technologically advanced is a noun clause taking the place of the direct object of the verb, knew .

2. Kilmonger demanded to know why T’Challa refused to protect threatened people of African descent . 

In this sentence, the noun clause why T’Challa refused to protect threatened people of African descent is acting as the indirect object of the verb, demanded.

3. M’Baku decides to help T’Challa in repayment for when T’Challa chose not to take his life . 

In this sentence, when T’Challa chose not to take his life is a noun clause acting as the object of the preposition, for.

4. When they meet on the battlefield, W’Kabi must decide whether to join his wife, Okoye, or to continue to fight against T’Challa . 

In this sentence, whether to join his wife, Okoye, or to continue to fight against T’Challa is a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb, decide.

5. Whoever ingests the heart-shaped herb receives the superhuman power of vibranium. 

In this sentence, whoever ingests the heart-shaped herb is a noun clause acting as the subject of the sentence. 

Pro tip : Remember, noun clauses can replace any noun in a sentence, and can function as subjects, objects, or subject compliments.

For additional practice, check out Noun Clauses content on Albert.

Try for Yourself: Noun Clauses Quiz

Feeling confident in your understanding of Noun Clauses ? 

Take this short six-question quiz to see what you’ve learned:

1. Can a noun clause be used as a modifier? 

• Correct Explanation: That’s right! Noun clauses do not act as modifiers; rather, they replace nouns in sentences from subjects to objects to subject complements.
• Incorrect Explanation: Sorry, that’s not right! Remember, noun clauses do not act as modifiers; rather, they replace nouns in sentences from subjects to objects to subject complements. Only adverbial and relative clauses can act as modifiers.

2. Are noun clauses considered dependent or independent clauses? 

• Answer: Dependent clauses
• Correct Explanation: That’s right! Noun clauses are always dependent because they depend on the independent clause to create a complete thought.
• Incorrect Explanation: Sorry, that’s not right! Remember, independent clauses contain a subject and a verb and create a complete thought, while dependent clauses cannot express a complete thought without the help of an adjoining independent clause.

3. In this sentence, is the underlined clause a noun clause or an adverbial clause? 

When we go to Universal Studios , I want to visit Diagon Alley. 

• Answer: Adverbial Clause
• Correct Explanation: That’s right! The underlined clause is an adverbial clause because it answers when the verb takes place.
• Incorrect Explanation: Sorry, that’s not right! Remember, adverbial clauses modify verbs while noun clauses can replace any noun in a sentence.

4. In this sentence, is the underlined clause a noun clause or an adverbial clause? 

How Disney World’s creators made it so magical is something that I still wonder about. 

• Answer: Noun Clause
• Correct Explanation: That’s right! The underlined clause is a noun clause that is acting as the subject of the sentence.

5. In this sentence, is the underlined clause a noun clause or a relative clause? 

I am nervous that a lion escaped from the zoo last night . 

• Correct Explanation: That’s right! The underlined clause is a noun clause that begins with an expletive and acts as the subject complement of the linking verb, am.
• Incorrect Explanation: Sorry, that’s not right! Remember, relative clauses modify nouns while noun clauses can replace any noun in a sentence.

6. In this sentence, is the underlined clause a noun clause or a relative clause? 

The zookeeper who rescued the lion found him taking a nap in the park. 

• Answer: Relative Clause
• Correct Explanation: That’s right! The underlined clause is a relative clause because it modifies the noun, zookeeper.
• Incorrect Explanation: Sorry, that’s not right! Remember, relative clauses modify nouns while noun clauses can replace any noun in a sentence. 

For additional practice with Noun Clauses , check out our practice on Albert: Noun Clauses .

Teacher’s Corner for Noun Clauses

When students think of nouns and the roles that they play in sentences, they usually think of a singular word acting as the subject or a direct object. As grammar teachers know, it is not this simple! 

Noun clauses allow entire phrases to be considered as objects or subjects in sentences, which is great for expanding our voice as writers, but not so great when it comes to understanding the syntax of more complicated sentences. The Common Core English Language Progressive Skills Chart is a helpful resource for teachers wishing to scaffold their students to help them understand first, the function of nouns in sentences, and secondly, how noun clauses also fit into these many functions. 

For specific standards on the different types of clauses including noun clauses, check out the Common Core State Standards website. 

Albert’s Noun Clause Practice is a helpful tool in allowing students to practice identifying and using noun clauses in a variety of sentences. Whether you would like your students to complete pre-assessments, post-assessments, quizzes, or all of the above, Albert’s question bank and grammar assessments and quizzes can be used by educators for many different purposes in the classroom.

Summary for Dependent Clauses

Noun clauses are dependent clauses that can replace any noun in the sentence: subjects, objects, and/or subject complements.  

In all, there are five different functions that a noun clause can serve: subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, objects of the preposition, and subject complements.

Be sure to check out our grammar course for more Dependent Clause practice. 

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Noun Clauses

A noun clause is an important concept in English grammar. It is a type of dependent clause that works as a noun in a sentence. This guide will take you through everything you need to know about noun clauses, including their types, functions, and how to use them correctly in your writing and speech.

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What is a Noun Clause?

A noun clause is a type of dependent clause that performs the role of a noun in a sentence. It can serve different functions, such as the subject, an object, or a complement. Unlike independent clauses, noun clauses cannot stand alone as a sentence. They are often introduced by certain words or phrases, most commonly that, whether, who, why, whom, what, how, when, whoever, where, and whomever.

Let's consider a few examples:

• I remember what you said yesterday .
• Whatever you decide is fine with me.

In these sentences, the phrases in italics are examples of noun clauses. They are acting as the object and the subject of the sentence, respectively.

Understanding the Different Types of Noun Clauses

Noun clauses can be categorized into the following types based on the words that introduce them:

1. That-Clauses

These are noun clauses that begin with the word 'that'. In these cases, 'that' is a subordinating conjunction used to link the noun clause to the main part of the sentence. Here's an example:

• I think that she is a talented writer .

In this sentence, 'that she is a talented writer' is a noun clause functioning as the direct object of the verb 'think'.

2. Wh-Clauses

Wh-clauses refer to noun clauses that start with a wh-word (who, what, when, where, why, or how). The wh-word can act as the subject, object, or complement within the clause. For example:

• What you said really upset her.

Here, 'what you said' is a noun clause functioning as the subject of the sentence.

3. If/Whether Clauses

If/Whether clauses are noun clauses that begin with 'if' or 'whether'. They are commonly used after verbs of doubting, questioning, and denying. For instance:

• She asked me whether I could help her .

In this case, 'whether I could help her' is a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'asked'.

Functions of Noun Clauses

Depending on the role they play in a sentence, noun clauses can serve the following functions:

1. Subject of a Sentence

A noun clause can act as the subject of a sentence, coming before the verb. Example:

• What you said was really hurtful.

Here, the noun clause 'what you said' is the subject of the verb 'was'.

2. Object of a Verb

In this case, the noun clause follows the verb in the sentence. For example:

• They don't believe that I am innocent .

The clause 'that I am innocent' functions as the direct object of the verb 'believe'.

3. Complement of a Verb or Adjective

A noun clause can also serve as a complement, providing more information about the subject or the adjective. Take a look at this example:

• The real problem is how we will fund this project .

In this sentence, 'how we will fund this project' is a noun clause providing further detail about 'the real problem'.

Remember, noun clauses are a valuable part of English grammar. They add depth and complexity to your writing and speaking. The key to using them correctly involves understanding their structure and knowing how they function within a sentence. With the help of the guide, examples, and rules shared in this tutorial, you can master the use of noun clauses to express more nuanced ideas and arguments. Happy learning!

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Noun Clause: Definition, Types, Usage and Interesting Examples

A noun clause is an essential part of the English language, but they can be confusing for many people. In this article, we will explore the characteristics of noun clauses, how to identify them in a sentence, and how to use them effectively in your writing. Understanding the definition and function of a noun clause is essential for effective communication in English.

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What Is a Noun Clause?

A noun clause is a dependent clause that functions as a noun in a sentence. It can act as the subject, object, or complement of a sentence. A noun clause can start with words such as “what,” “who,” “whom,” “whose,” “where,” “when,” “why,” or “how.”

Function in a Sentence

The function of a noun clause in a sentence is to act as a noun. It can be used as the subject of a sentence, such as “What he said was true.” It can also be used as the object of a sentence, such as “I know what he said.” Additionally, it can be used as the complement of a sentence, such as “His goal is to find out what happened.”

Examples of Noun Clauses

Here are some examples of noun clauses:

• “I don’t know what he wants.”
• “She asked me where I was going.”
• “They wondered how they could help.”
• “He told me why he was late.”
• “I’m not sure who is coming to the party.”

Noun clauses are dependent clauses that function as nouns in a sentence. They can act as the subject, object, or complement of a sentence. Noun clauses start with words such as “what,” “who,” “whom,” “whose,” “where,” “when,” “why,” or “how.”

Types of Noun Clauses

Noun clauses are dependent clauses that function as a noun in a sentence. They can be introduced by various words such as that, whether, if, wh-words, and more. In this section, we will explore the different types of noun clauses.

That-Clause

The that-clause is one of the most common types of noun clauses. It is introduced by the word that and acts as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence. For example:

• Subject: That he is coming is good news.
• Object: I believe that he is coming .
• Complement: His hope is that he will succeed .

The wh-clause is introduced by a wh-word such as what, who, whom, whose, which, when, where, or why . It can act as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence. For example:

• Subject: Who will win the game is uncertain.
• Object: I don’t know what he wants .
• Complement: Her question is why he did it .

Whether-Clause

The whether-clause is introduced by the word whether and expresses doubt or uncertainty. It can act as a subject or object in a sentence. For example:

• Subject: Whether he will come to the party is still unknown.
• Object: I’m not sure whether I should go .

The if-clause is introduced by the word if and expresses a condition. It can act as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence. For example:

• Subject: If it rains tomorrow , we will stay inside.
• Object: She asked me if I had seen the movie .
• Complement: His hope is if he works hard, he will succeed .

Embedded Questions

Embedded questions are questions that are embedded within a sentence. They can act as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence. For example:

• Subject: Whether he knows the answer is unclear.
• Object: I don’t know what she wants .
• Complement: His question is how to solve the problem .

Identifying Noun Clauses

Noun clauses are groups of words that function as a noun in a sentence. They can be identified by their structure, as they often begin with a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun. In this section, we will discuss how to identify a noun clause, as well as the subordinating conjunctions and pronouns that are commonly used to introduce them.

How to Identify a Noun Clause

Noun clauses can often be identified by their position in a sentence, as they typically function as the subject or object of a verb. For example, in the sentence “I know that you are coming,” the noun clause “that you are coming” functions as the direct object of the verb “know.”

Another way to identify a noun clause is by looking for a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun that introduces it. These words signal that the following group of words will function as a noun in the sentence.

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions are words that introduce dependent clauses, including noun clauses. Some common subordinating conjunctions used to introduce noun clauses include:

For example, in the sentence “I wonder whether you will come,” the subordinating conjunction “whether” introduces the noun clause “you will come.”

Relative Pronouns

Relative pronouns are words that introduce relative clauses, which can also function as noun clauses. Some common relative pronouns used to introduce noun clauses include:

For example, in the sentence “The person who won the race will receive a prize,” the relative pronoun “who” introduces the noun clause “won the race.”

Interrogative Pronouns

Interrogative pronouns are words that are used to ask questions, but they can also introduce noun clauses in indirect questions. Some common interrogative pronouns used to introduce noun clauses include:

For example, in the sentence “I don’t know what you want,” the interrogative pronoun “what” introduces the noun clause “you want.”

Noun Clauses vs. Noun Phrases

Noun clauses and noun phrases are both types of noun structures, but they have some key differences. A noun clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb, and it functions as a noun in a sentence. A noun phrase, on the other hand, is a group of words that functions as a noun, but it does not contain a subject and a verb.

Predicate Nominatives and Nouns

A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject of the sentence. A predicate noun is similar to a predicate nominative, but it is not a pronoun. Instead, it is a noun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject of the sentence.

Subject Complements

A subject complement is a word or group of words that follows a linking verb and describes or identifies the subject of the sentence. A subject complement can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective.

Adjective Complements

An adjective complement is a word or group of words that follows an adjective and describes or identifies the noun or pronoun that the adjective modifies. An adjective complement can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective.

Noun Clauses in a Sentence

Noun clauses are groups of words that function as a noun in a sentence. They can serve as the subject, direct object, indirect object, object of a preposition, or subject complement. In this section, we will explore each of these functions in more detail.

As a Subject

Noun clauses can function as the subject of a sentence. In this case, the noun clause takes the place of a noun and performs the same function. For example:

• What he said was very interesting. (Noun clause as subject)

As a Direct Object

Noun clauses can also function as the direct object of a sentence. In this case, the noun clause receives the action of the verb. For example:

• I know what you did last summer . (Noun clause as direct object)

As an Indirect Object

Noun clauses can function as the indirect object of a sentence. In this case, the noun clause tells to or for whom the action is done. For example:

• She gave whoever needs it a ride home. (Noun clause as indirect object)

As an Object of a Preposition

Noun clauses can also function as the object of a preposition . In this case, the noun clause follows a preposition and tells what or whom the preposition refers to. For example:

• He is interested in what you have to say . (Noun clause as object of a preposition)

As a Subject Complement

Noun clauses can function as the subject complement of a sentence. In this case, the noun clause follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject. For example:

• His goal is to become a doctor . (Noun clause as subject complement)

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What do you already know?

Read these sentences:

• Ramy said something important. He said, “I love swimming. It’s better exercise than any other sport.”
• Ramy said that swimming is the best exercise.

What is a noun clause?

What is a noun.

A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

What is a clause?

A clause is a group of words that contain a subject and a verb. An independent clause is a complete idea; a simple sentence is an example of an independent clause. A dependent clause, however, is not a complete idea.

A noun clause is a dependent clause that works as a noun. A noun clause can be the subject, object, or complement. Noun clauses are very useful for adding details and reporting information from other sources.

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• What the teacher said helped me a great deal.
• The teacher told me which class I should take .
• The wonderful thing about English teachers is that they are so helpful .

How do you make a noun clause?

Noun clauses are groups of words that work together to do the job of a noun.

Noun clauses are dependent clauses. This means they have a subject and a verb, but they do not express a complete idea by themselves.

A noun clause usually begins with a relative pronoun like that, which, who, whoever, whomever, whose, what , or whatsoever . It can also begin with the subordinating conjunctions how, when, where, whether , and why .

Three common types of noun clauses

SV + that + SV

• Horace called to say that he will be late .

SV + wh + SV or SV + wh + V

• Horace explained what we should do to start the meeting .
• He explained what works well for this presentation .

SV + if/whether + SV

• Horace wanted to know if we understood what to do .
• We wanted to know whether we should start late or cancel the meeting .

INSTRUCTIONS: Combine the sentences using a noun clause.

• Many tourists decide something. Visiting other parts of Oregon can be an affordable vacation.
• Carla needs to decide. She might go to the Oregon Coast or she might go to Crater Lake.
• She also needs to determine something else. Someone needs to take care of her cat.
• There is a reason. The cat needs special food and medicine.
• Who will take care of her cat? It is a big decision for Carla.
• Carla will talk to her sister. She will ask her, “What is best?”
• It depends on something. What do you like? Sand or snow? That’s what Carla’s sister said.

How do you use noun clauses in reported speech?

“Reported speech” means sharing what other people said or wrote. We do this a lot in school, but it’s also important in life outside of school. There are two kinds of reported speech: direct and indirect.

• Direct speech uses “quotations”. That means we report the exact words of the other person inside “quotation marks”.
• Indirect speech uses paraphrasing.  That means we report the idea of the other person but in our own words — and we usually use a noun clause to do this.

When we use information from other sources in our writing (such as a dictionary, a website, or a book), we need to tell our readers where that information came from, even when we paraphrase using our own words. Here’s an example:

• Direct speech: Mahatma Ghandi said, “Be the change that you want to see in the world.”
• Indirect speech: Mahatma Ghandi said that we are responsible for changing our world.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use a noun clause to rewrite each quotation as indirect speech. (There is more than one way to do this.)

• “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity,” said Nelson Mandela.
• Martin Luther King, Jr., remarked, “A right delayed is a right denied.”
• “We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back,” Malala Yousafzai explained.
• “Women’s rights are human rights,” declared Hillary Clinton, “and human rights are women’s rights.”

What are some common errors that writers make with noun clauses?

Here’s one ….

• Incorrect: I often wonder how can I do more to help others.
• Correct: I often wonder how I can do more to help others.

Use statement word order in noun clauses.

Here’s another …

• Incorrect: The government did not report that the students did during the protest.
• Correct: The government did not report what the students did during the protest.
• Incorrect: The students claimed what they were not allowed to protest outside of the school.
• Correct: The students claimed that they were not allowed to protest outside of the school.

Use  that to introduce a noun clause that is a statement. Use  what to introduce a noun clause that comes from a question.

Here’s one more …

• Incorrect: What people say about human rights are an important indication of their character.
• Correct: What people say about human rights is an important indication of their character.

When a noun clause is a subject, it always takes a singular verb.

INSTRUCTIONS:  Use a noun clause to combine the two sentences into one sentence.

She told me something. She is going to New York next month. She told me that she is going to New York next month.

• You hurt him. That is the problem.
• The bus will arrive at a new time. Do you know the time?
• He will succeed. It is certain.
• She is mad. That makes her more dangerous.
• He might be lying. I don’t know.
• The keys were lost. It was the result of their carelessness.
• Where have you put my phone? Tell me please.
• We have been deceived. That is the truth.
• They distrust their own family. It is difficult to understand the reason.
• She is an important speaker. This fact cannot be denied.

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• Define clauses and their components.
• Explain the role of interrogative pronouns or adverbs and expletives in forming noun clauses.
• Determine the properties of noun clauses as used in sentences.
• Identify the noun clauses functioning as nouns in sentences.
• Exercise error identification to ensure that noun clauses are used correctly in writing.
• Use noun clauses to vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader interest and style.

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This short lesson outlines what a noun clause is and how you can use them to boost your IELTS score . Learning this part of grammar shouldn’t be difficult, but many textbooks make is sound so complicated. Read this short article and look at the PPT slideshow to master noun clauses today.

What is a Noun Clause?

Put simply, a noun clause is just a clause that acts as a noun in a sentence. Simple!

But… what’s a clause ? A clause is a group of words containing a subject and verb. Dependent clauses don’t have a fully developed idea and therefore cannot stand alone as a sentence. Therefore, they must be attached to an independent clause in order to form a complete thought. A noun clause is a kind of dependent clause.

Look at this example:

how to use chopsticks

Is this is complete thought? No. It needs something else to finish it.

I don’t know how to use chopsticks .

In this sentence, “how to use chopsticks” is a noun clause. It is the object of the verb “know”.

How to Recognize Noun Clauses

Noun clauses are usually pretty easy to find. Consider them as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence. Just look for the verb and ask who or what is doing it, or what it is being done to. Then look for the common words that introduce a noun clause:

• whether / if
• question words (who, what, where, when, why, how)
• words with -ever (whoever, wherever, whatever)

See these examples:

Wherever you want to eat is fine with me. We should ask when the food will arrive . I wonder if it will snow next week .

Why do we Use Noun Clauses?

Noun clauses take the place of an noun in a sentence. They do this because they express an idea better than a single word noun. I could say “I want to eat pizza” or “I want to eat pasta” or “I want to eat a sandwich” but perhaps I don’t really mind and would prefer you choose… In that case, it’s hard to express this thought in a single word or a short phrase. So I could say instead:

I’m happy to eat whatever you want .

Thus, noun clauses give our language more depth and accuracy. They allow us to communicate better and more clearly.

Why are Noun Clauses Important for IELTS?

Noun clauses are an essential part of the English language and therefore they are an essential part of IELTS . You will hear them in the listening exam, see them in the reading exam , and you certainly should be able to produce them for the speaking and writing exams. Although a native speaker doesn’t think much about noun clauses, we use them all the time. Therefore, you should be able to incorporate them into your everyday English language and employ them accurately in the IELTS exam in order to express your ideas clearly.

They are useful for giving more detail and so you will definitely be able to use them in the IELTS speaking part three, where you answers should be longer and more thoughtful:

Q: Do you think that computers will one day replace teachers in the classroom? A: I don’t know  whether computers will replace teachers . It seems that computers are getting smarter every year  and so I think it’s definitely possible. However, I’m not certain if people will be happy about that sort of change .

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The PPT attached below is a free learning tool I developed for my own students that I think pretty much covers everything you need to know about noun clauses in a simple way.

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Noun Clauses. A clause is a structure that has a subject and a verb . There are two kinds of clauses: independent and dependent . An independent clause is a main clause and expresses a complete thought. It is a sentence.

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Noun Clauses A clause is a structure that has a subject and a verb. There are two kinds of clauses: independent and dependent. An independentclause is a main clause and expresses a complete thought. It is a sentence. A dependent clause is not a complete sentence. It must be part of an independent clause.

Mary is a student. (independentclause) • What were you doing? (independentclause) • What you were doing(dependentclause) • I saw what you were doing. (dependentclause) • Where is your book? (independentclause) • I know where your book is. (dependentclause)

Noun Phrase A phrase is a group of words that doesn’t contain a subject and verb. A noun phrase is used as the subject or object in a sentence. • This book was published last year. (noun phrase/subject) • I read this book. (noun phrase/object)

Noun Clause A noun clause has a subject and verb. It is used as the subject or object in a sentence. A noun clause is a dependent clause that works like a noun. You can find it as a subject or object. • I read what she wrote. • What she wrote is interesting.

Noun Clauses Beginning with Question Words Wh- clauses begin with words like who, what, how, whenever, which, etc. • I need to explain what a noun clause is. • I don't know where Mary lives. • Tell mehow old she is. • First, you need to explain what a noun clause is. • What is a noun clause? • Where does Mary live? • How old is she?

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Noun Clauses Beginning with Whether or If When a Yes/No question is changed to a noun clause, whether or if is used to introduce the noun clause. • I don't know whether you have studied noun clauses before. • I don't know if you  have studied noun clauses before. • I wonder if it will rain tomorrow. • I wonder if it will rain tomorrow or not. • I wonder whether or not Mary went to work yesterday. • I wonder whether Mary went to work yesterday or not. • Whether he invites her or not is important.

Question Words Followed by Infinitive Question words (when, where, how, who, whom, whose, what, which) and whether may be followed by an infinitive. • My mother told me where to go. • My mother told me where I should go. • He can’t decide whether to accept the offer or not. • He can’t decide whether he should accept the offer or not. • Please tell me how to operate this machine. • Please tell me how I could operate this machine.

Noun Clauses Beginning with That • I think that the war will end soon. object of the verb think • I think the war will end soon. • I know (that) he will be successful. • Teachers claim that grammar is fun. • That Mary studied very hard was obvious to John. (That Mary studied very hard) is the subject of the sentence. • That pollution affects the quality of our lives is obvious. • It is obvious that pollution affects the quality of our lives. • That he is still alive is a miracle. • It is a miraclethat he is still alive.

Noun Clauses Beginning with That • I think that the war will end soon. object of the verb think • I think the war will end soon. • I know (that) he will be successful. • Teachers claim that grammar is fun. • That Mary studied very hard was obvious to John. (That Mary studied very hard) is the subject of the sentence. • That smoking is an unhealthy habitis a known fact. • It is a known fact that smoking is an unhealthy habit. • It is a miraclethat he is still alive.

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