1. Noun clauses

2. What is a noun clause? What do you think?
It’s a clause (subject + verb) that is acting like a noun in the sentence
How can something act like a noun?
It can be a subject or DO

3. Words that commonly start noun clauses
What
That
Which
When
How
Why
Who
Whose …

4. Examples I like what I see I know that the tide is turning
I want to know who can solve this problem
Did she find out who wrote the letter to her?

5. How can I tell these are not adjective clauses
How can I tell these are not adjective clauses? They start with some of the same words
Look at the function
Is it describing a noun?
Is it an “it,” a thing, a noun?
I like what I see
I know that the tide is turning
I want to know who can solve this problem
Did she find out who wrote the letter to her?

6. Adjective clause or noun clause?
Don’t all the students wish they knew more grammar?
Although I respected what the teacher said, I disagreed.
I must decide which English course I should take.
I decide to take the one that has more essays.
noun
noun
noun
adjective

7. When do we use noun clauses most often?
After verb like “think, know, believe, hate, like, etc.”
To start a sentence: what you need is some discipline.
Sentences with it: It is surprising that you came.

8. that was published in 1905=AC
This example comes from an old textbook that was published in 1905.
that was published in 1905=AC

9. how I study for a grammar test=NC
Do you want to know how I study for a grammar test?
how I study for a grammar test=NC

10. which includes questions
This PowerPoint, which includes questions and answers, is designed to help you practice clauses.
which includes questions
and answers=AC

11. which stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration=AC
NASA, which stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the biggest employer of astronauts in the world.
which stands for National Aeronautics and
Space Administration=AC

12. I’ve always wondered whether insects have feelings.
have feelings=NC

13. that I should keep my friends close and my
My always used to say that I should keep my friends close and my enemies closer.
that I should keep my friends close and my
enemies closer=NC

14. the capital of which is Topeka=AC
We recently moved to Kansas, the capital of which is Topeka.
the capital of which is Topeka=AC