Noun Clause
What is a clause?
It is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate.
Underline the noun clause and tell the function.
What she wore to the party turned some heads.
What she wore to the party
Function: Subject
That she might be right is what frightens me.
1: That she might be right
F.1: Subject
2: what frightens me
F.2: PN
Decide if this clause is main or subordinate.
that not everyone will agree with your opinion.
Subordinate Clause
Conjunction: That
True / False ( with correction)
the clause always equals a sentence.
False
The clause equals a sentence only in simple sentences. However, this is not the case in compound and complex sentences.
What is the difference between the main and the subordinate clauses?
The main is an independent clause that can stand alone, but the subordinate clause is a dependent clause that can`t stand alone.
Underline the noun clause and tell the function.
Please ask what we`re having for dinner.
what we`re having for dinner
Function: object
How you go about doing your work should not affect when you get it done.
!: How you go about doing your work
F.1: Subject
2: when you get it done
2: Object
It is very important to save money.
Main Clause
True/ false
The noun clause is essential in the sentence.
True
What are the linking verbs?
Verb to be: am , is, are, was, were
Senses: look. smell, taste, sound, feel
remain, become, seem
Paul isn`t what is generally considered handsome.
what is generally considered handsome
Function: Predicate noun
What is the function of the noun clause(s) in the following sentence?
Jennifer doesn't believe that Ron was at the office last night.
that Ron was at the office last night
object
Daniella was just promoted to a senior managerial position.
Main
Complete
The noun clause starts with .........
Wh- words ( who- whoever- whom - whomever- which - whichever - when - whenever - where - wherever - what - whatever - that - how)
What is the difference between a clause and a phrase?
A clause contains a subject and a predicate, but the phrase contains only a subject or a predicate.
Sarah should not be held responsible for what her brother does.
what her brother does.
Function: OP
Mom, Dad, at the parent-teacher meeting tonight, take whatever the teacher says to you with a grain of salt.
whatever the teacher says to you with a grain of salt
Object
until the concert started
Subordinate
Con: Until
How many clauses are in this sentence? (including the independent clause)
When Jessica feels sad, she likes to listen to sad songs, which somehow helps her feel better.
2 subordinate clauses
1 main clause
Give examples of subordinating conjunctions? ( at least 5)
If, while, where, wherever, although, even though...etc.
It is more a question of whom she said it to.
whom she said it to
Function: OP
The shy, nervous girl on the stage reminds me of how I felt the first time I had to give a speech.
how I felt the first time I had to give a speech
OP
Although everyone was playing well.
Subordinate Cl.
Con: Although
How many clauses are in this sentence? (including the independent clause)
Although most dogs are generally very friendly animals, it is important to remember that they can be very dangerous if they feel that they are being attacked.
1 main clause