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Noun Clauses MAT 601 May 18, 2007
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What is a noun clause? A Noun Clause is a phrase which takes the place of a noun in a phrase or another clause. The noun clause can act as the: Subject Object or Object of the preposition Compliment It answers the question who(m) or what. May 18, 2007
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Words that Introduce Noun Clauses:
Whatever Whoever Whomever Wherever However What That Who Whom Whether Why Where How May 18, 2007
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Types Object Subject Object of the preposition Complement
I know English (noun) I know that English is spoken in Utah. (Noun Clause) Subject Their location is close. Where they are hiding is close. Object of the preposition About what you said earlier… Complement This is what you said it would be. May 18, 2007
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Many noun clauses are INDIRECT questions
A noun clause can be an indirect question. Ex. My husband asked me where my car was. It follows the subject + verb format NOT the verb + subject format that a question would follow. Where was your car parked? May 18, 2007
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Listen for the Noun Clause
Change nouns into noun clauses Remember Pronunciation May 18, 2007
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