NOUN CLAUSE

Definition:
A noun clause is a subordinate clause that functions as
a noun
Like a
noun
Can be a subject, an object, or an object of a preposition.
Can come at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.
Example:
I forgot the address (noun)
I forgot his new address (noun
phrase)
I forgot where he lives (noun clause)
Words/connectors that can Introduce
Noun Clauses
What Whom
Whatever Whomever
When Whose
Where Why
Which If
Who That
whoever Whether
 For subject of a verb
eg : what she cooked was delicious

That today is his birthday is not

right
 For object of a verb
Eg : Diana believes that her life will
be happier

I wonder how Einstein thought

 For object of preposition
Eg : The girl comes from where many
people there live in poverty

He will attend the party with

whichever fits to his body
Identify Noun Clauses
1. You know that youre the fastest
runner on the team.
2. Whoever wins tomorrows race will
compete in the county meet.
3. Coach Lazdowski certainly knows
when she can get the maximum effort
out of us.
1. What she does with this team is quite
impressive.
2. Why Jimmy didnt try out for the
team is beyond me.
3. Only the individual involved can
decide whether he or she will try out
for a team.