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    Noun Clauses: - Practice 1

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    This document provides examples and exercises about noun clauses. It defines a noun clause as a subordinate clause that acts as a noun and can be used in any function as a single-word noun. Examples are given of different types of noun clauses including subject, direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative, and object of a preposition clauses. It also discusses introductory words in noun clauses and their possible functions as subject, adverb, adjective, or direct object within the clause. Two exercises are included for students to identify and analyze noun clauses in sample sentences.

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    This document provides examples and exercises about noun clauses. It defines a noun clause as a subordinate clause that acts as a noun and can be used in any function as a single-word noun. Examples are given of different types of noun clauses including subject, direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative, and object of a preposition clauses. It also discusses introductory words in noun clauses and their possible functions as subject, adverb, adjective, or direct object within the clause. Two exercises are included for students to identify and analyze noun clauses in sample sentences.

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    Noun Clauses Practice 1

    The Noun Clause A noun clause is a subordinate clause that acts as a noun. It can be used in any of
    the functions common to single-word nouns.
    NOUN CLAUSES
    Subject: What she said was worth remembering.
    Direct Object: I dont know where the library is.
    Indirect Object: The judges will award whoever finishes last a prize.
    Predicate Nominative: His problem was how he could earn a living.
    Object of a Preposition: The pirates quarreled over why they were lost.

    Introductory Words Some of the words that introduce noun clauses function as the subject, direct
    object, or some other important part of their clause. Other introductory words have no function in the
    clause.
    USE OF INTRODUCTORY WORDS WITHIN NOUN CLAUSES
    Subject: The police officer asked who had witnessed the accident.
    Adverb: We argued about where we should eat.
    Adjective: Jody couldnt decide which job she should take.
    Direct Object: You are what you eat.
    No function in clause: Do you know whether the train has gone?

    Exercise 1

    Identifying Noun Clauses. Underline the noun clause in each sentence. In the
    space provided, indicate the function of the clause within the sentence.
    EXAMPLE: We wondered what we should do next.

    direct object

    1. When the next meeting will be held has not been announced.
    2. We have to do our best with what we have.
    3. Aaron modestly admitted that he had driven in the winning run.
    4. All of Elaines friends believed what she said.
    5. Angies dream was that she could have a horse of her own.
    6. The witnesses disagreed about how tall the robber had been.
    7. What happened next surprised us all.
    8. The economist predicted that the cost of living would keep rising.
    9. The real surprise is how the movie ends.
    10. Do you know if the Penguins won this afternoon?

    Exercise 2

    Recognizing the Use of Introductory Words. Underline the noun clause in each
    sentence. Circle the introductory word. Then in the space provided, write the use of the introductory
    word within the clause.

    EXAMPLE: Do you remember where

    we parked the car?

    adverb

    1. Whose woods these are, I think I know,Robert Frost


    2. The x shows where the treasure is buried.
    3. Betsy doesnt know who will be playing tennis next week.
    4. Whoever leaves last should turn off the lights.
    5. We will never forget what she said next.

    Prentice-Hall, Inc.

    Noun Clauses 89

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