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.
What Charity said made her mom cry.
Subject noun clause.
Turn into a noun clause: Where does he live?
I don't know where he lives.
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.
I don't know why the stove isn't working.
Object of a verb
Turn into a noun clause: What was her number?
Can you tell me what her number was?
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.
I am not responsible for what my brother does.
Object of a Preposition
Turn into a noun clause: What time does Walmart close?
Can you tell me what time Walmart closes?
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.
It was disappointing that the talent show ended early.
Adjective Complement
Turn into a noun clause: Where is our class going to meet?
Can you tell me where our class meets?
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.
His problem is that he does not know how to be quiet.
Subject Complement
Turn into a noun clause: When is the assignment due?
Can you tell me when the assignment is due?