Components of a Noun Clause
What is a noun clause?
A clause that acts like a noun.
Where does Tommie work?
Yes, it is a noun clause.
What you gave me made me happy.
What you gave me made me happy.
Turn into a noun clause: Where does he live?
I don't know where he lives.
This tense describes an action that was completed before another action or point in time.
past perfect tense
What do clauses contain that phrases do not?
A subject and verb.
in the rain.
No, it is not.
Where I like to sit is very soft.
Where I like to sit is very soft.
Turn into a noun clause: What was her number?
Can you tell me what her number was?
This tense expresses an ongoing action happening right now.
present progressive tense
What is the subject in this sentence?
I don't know who lives there.
I don't know who lives there.
My dog Jim.
No, it is not.
I have to decide which English class to take.
I have to decide which English class to take.
Turn into a noun clause: What time does Walmart close?
Can you tell me what time Walmart closes?
The auxiliary verb "have" or "has" is used in this tense, along with the past participle of the main verb.
present perfect tense
What is the verb in this sentence?
I don't know who lives there.
I don't know who lives there.
What I had for breakfast gave me heartburn.
Yes, there is a noun clause.
What she said surprised me.
What she said surprised me.
Turn into a noun clause: Where is our class going to meet?
Can you tell me where our class meets?
In this tense, you would say, "I ____ (study) when you called."
was studying (past progressive)
What are some words that can help you spot a noun clause?
how, that, what, whatever, when, where, whether, which, whichever, who, why
What the English teacher said inspired me.
Yes, there is a noun clause.
Whoever made this is a genius.
Whoever made this is a genius.
Turn into a noun clause: When is the assignment due?
Can you tell me when the assignment is due?
In this tense, you would say, "By the time we arrive, she ____ (finish) her homework."
will have finished (future perfect)