Multiple choices
____ they didn't attend to this important meeting is still a mystery for us.
a. why b. that
c. when d. where
a. why
Are noun clauses considered dependent or independent clauses?
Here the noun clause ‘that she has won the prize’ acts as the subject of the verb surprised.
You can eat……
You can eat whatever you want.
The idea ____ we should go to a picnic at the weekend is to be delayed for this week.
a. why b. what
c. that d. how
c. that
Can a noun clause be used as a modifier?
I believe that I will pass the test.
Here the noun clause ‘that I will pass the test’ is the object of the verb believe.
I think……
I think (that) our class will be the winner
After I went out, I suddenly realized that ____
a. I would forget to lock the door
b. I will have finished my assignment
c. I had forgotten to take the key
d. I have to take my book with me.
c. I had forgotten to take the key
In this sentence, is the italic clause a noun clause or an adverbial clause?
“How Disney World’s creators made it so magical is something that I still wonder about.”
I cannot rely on what he says.
Here the noun clause ‘what he says’ is the object of the preposition on
No one knows......
No one knows where he is.
____ encourages him to work more efficiently
a. He must be promoted soon
b. His believing that he will be promoted soon
c. Had he promoted
d. The boss increased his salary
b. His believing that he will be promoted soon
In this sentence, is the italic clause a noun clause or a relative clause?
“The zookeeper who rescued the lion found him taking a nap in the park.”
It’s very disappointing that you left the party early.
Here the noun clause “that you left the party early” is the complement of the adjective disappointing
Can you guess……?
Can you guess what I want?
____ is supported by our unlimited and immortal side which is called the soul.
a. What we have to do before we die
b. We are mortal and temporary but we want infinite things and immortality
c. Everyone will be questioned about what he has done, good or bad.
d. That everyone will be judged according to his sins and good deeds there.
d. That everyone will be judged according to his sins and good deeds there.
In this sentence, is the italic clause a noun clause or a relative clause?
“I am nervous that a lion escaped from the zoo last night.”
Here the noun clause ‘that he is alive’ is the complement of the subject news.
Climate change activists were deeply concerned……
Climate change activists were deeply concerned that the disastrous effects caused by the current levels of pollution could no longer be reversed.