NOUN

CLAUSES
Starts the lesson! Brenda Ayarza
 Definition of
"Clause"
A clause has a subject and a verb and
functions as one part of speech.
What Are Noun Examples
Clauses?

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.
This is a dependent clause.

It has a subject and verb, but it is not a full sentence.

That’s because it doesn’t express a complete idea.

What do noun clauses start with?
Noun clauses can often be recognized by their first word. Noun clauses can
begin with relative pronouns and certain subordinating conjunctions.

Most contain question wordsSome include –ever

• Who • Whoever
h a t,
• What • Wherever e r s i n cl u d e t
Oth
• • e t h e r o r i f.
Where Whenever w h
• When • Whichever
• Why
• How
For example
• I know that the story is true.
• I saw how the accident happened.
• I understand why it was necessary.
• I know who said that.
• Why he was crying is unknown to
his father.
• Tell me frankly why you did this.
• Pay careful attention to what I say.
• My belief is that he will not come.
• There is a rumour that he has been
arrested.
 The Function of
Noun Clauses
Like any noun, a noun clause can be a
subject, an object, or a complement.
Here are some more easy examples of
noun clauses as subjects, objects, and
complements.
• Whoever smelt it dealt it.(Here, the
noun clause is a subject.)
• My command is whatever you wish.
(Here, the noun clause is a subject
complement.)
• I will give what you said some
thought.(Here, the noun clause is an
indirect object.)
 Easy Examples
of Noun Clauses
In each example, the noun
clause is red, the subject of
the clause is bold, and the
verb of the noun clause is
underlined.
● I know that the story is true.
● I saw how the accident
happened.
● I understand why it was
necessary.
● I know who said that.