1. Noun Clauses. A noun clause is a group of words used as a noun
Noun Clauses *A noun clause is a group of words used as a noun. Noun clauses can appear anywhere a noun can. Noun clauses begin with “noun clause starters.”

2. “It” Test
* Do the ‘it’ test for the whole clause. If the ‘it’ test works for the whole clause, it is a noun clause.

3. How is the noun clause functioning?
Subject: comes at the beginning of the sentence.
Direct Object: comes after an action verb (AV=DO)
Predicate Noun: comes after a linking verb (LV=PN)
Object of a Preposition: comes after a preposition

4. Words that begin Noun Clauses
how whose, whom, however whomever that why, when what, whatever where, whether which, whichever who, whoever

5. Examples 1. What makes ice hockey exciting is the speed.
2. Players know that the game can be dangerous.
3. Victory goes to whoever makes more goals.
4. This rink is where the teams will play.
Subject
Direct Object
Object of a Preposition
Predicate Noun

6. More Practice
1. His coaches were amazed at how quickly he sped around the bases.
2. What made Mantle consult a doctor at age fifteen was an injured ankle.
3. Courage and determination were what kept Mantle’s career hopes alive.