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.
She wanted to know what you gave me.
She wanted to know what you gave me.
Turn into a noun clause: Where does he live?
Can you tell me where he lives?
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.
Window side is where I like to sit.
Window side is where I like to sit.
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.
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.
He asked me what I had for breakfast.
Yes, there is a noun clause.
I was surprised by what she said.
I was surprised by what she said.
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
I was inspired by what the English teacher said.
Yes, there is a noun clause.
Noone knows who made this.
Noone knows who made this.
Turn into a noun clause: When is the assignment due?
Can you tell me when the assignment is due?