Noun Clauses
What is a noun clause used as?
It is used as a noun
What does an adjective clause modify?
a noun or pronoun
What does an adverb clause modify?
a verb an adjective, or an adverb
What are words that can introduce a noun clause? Name 3.
How, when, who, whom, that, where, whoever, what, which, whose, whatever, whichever, why.
The adjective clause usually follows what?
the word it modifies
What does an adverb clause tell? Name 2.
When, where, how, why, to what extent.
Identify the noun clause.
That is why I did not join the others.
why I did not join the others.
Identify the adjective clause and the word it modifies.
The hiker whom we appreciated most carried the food.
whom we appreciated most.
Hiker
Identify the adverb clause and the word it modifies.
Whenever it rains, the river rises.
Whenever it rains.
Rises
Identify the noun clause.
We will make do with whatever camping equipment we can borrow.
whatever camping equipment we can borrow.
Identify the adjective clause and the word that it modifies.
The trail, which was rarely used, had been a difficult one.
which was rarely used
Trail
Identify the adverb clause.
Wherever he played, ma dazzled audiences with his deftness.
Wherever he played.
Identify the noun clause.
Everyone knows dogs have a keen sense of smell.
that dogs have a keen sense of smell.
Identify the adjective clause and the word that it modifies.
Folk dances often require steps that are difficult to learn.
that are difficult to learn.
Steps
Identify the adverb clause and the word it modifies.
The canoe will be safe as long as everyone remains seated.
as long as everyone remains seated.
Safe