Noun Clause 1
What is a noun clause?
A clause that acts like a noun.
I believe that my city one of the most beautiful places in the country.
I believe that my city is one of the most beautiful places in the country.
Scientists discovered that the planet (is / was) smaller than they had thought.
was
What do clauses contain that phrases do not?
A subject and verb.
The principal mentions that our school was one of the oldest in the region.
The principal mentions that our school is one of the oldest in the region.
Maria thinks that her English (has improved / had improved) a lot this semester.
has improved
Language researchers /assert /online communication / influence/ vocabulary and grammar (past event)
Language researchers assert that online communication influenced vocabulary and grammar
Many scientists agree, that renewable energy sources are key to reducing climate change
Many scientists agree that renewable energy sources are key to reducing climate change
The company announced that it (will hire / would hire) more employees soon.
would hire
Most analysts /predict /technology / continue to shape the job market (future for future action)
Most analysts predict that technology will continue to shape the job market
Studies show that helped many people feel better.
Studies show that the program/it helped many people feel better.
Experts agree that climate change (is / was) a serious global issue.
is
Studies / show /artificial intelligence /have/ applications in medicine, education, and transportation (present for general truth)
Studies show that artificial intelligence has applications in medicine, education, and transportation
The teacher believes students should always do their best. (academic writing)
The teacher believes that students should always do their best.
The journalist reported that the storm (is / was) moving toward the coast.
was