The Noun Clause
A noun clause is a subordinate clause used as a noun in a sentence. A noun clause may be used as a subject or direct object of the verb, a predicate noun, an object of the preposition, or an appositive.
Identifying Noun Clauses. Underline the noun clause in each sentence.
Example: I know what the answer is.
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1. Do you know who the governor of Ohio is? 2. Susan thinks that she will get the job at Martin’s Store. 3. Whoever phoned us didn’t let the phone ring long enough. 4. Andy promised that he’d be on time for the party. 5. Whether or not she should go camping worried Jane. 6. Mr. Sims mentioned that he’d be late for the meeting. 7. Whoever sent us this letter should have signed his or her name. 8. Who your ancestors were made no difference to me. 9. Mr. Barnes swore that he would tell the truth. 10. That anyone else could be doing the same experiments never occurred to him. 11. The old man knew where the treasure was kept. 12. I’ll never forget what happened on our way to the carnival. 13. I knew that the safe was behind the picture. 14. Amy assured Miss Jordan that she understood the problems. 15. What happened on June 30, 1973, will never be forgotten in our town. 16. We knew that we were in for a spell of hot, humid weather. 17. Whoever visits us will be assured of a freshly painted room. 18. Whoever sent us this Christmas card forgot to sign his or her name. 19. We all believe that Jim will be elected class president. 20. Mr. Norman regrets that he didn’t travel more in his youth. |
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1. Do you know who the governor of Ohio is? 2. Susan thinks she will get the job at Martin’s store. 3. Whoever phoned us didn’t let the phone ring long enough. 4. Andy promised that he’d be on time for the party. 5. Whether or not she should go camping worried Jane. 6. Mr. Sims mentioned that he’d be late for the meeting. 7. Whoever sent us this letter should have signed his or her name. 8. Who your ancestors made no difference to me. 9. Mr. Barnes swore that he would tell the truth. 10. That anyone else could be doing the same experiments never occurred to him. 11. The old man knew where the treasure was kept. 12. I’ll never forget what happened on our way to the carnival. 13. I knew that the safe was behind the picture. 14. Amy assured Miss Jordan that she understood the problems. 15. What happened on June 30, 1973, will never be forgotten in our town. 16. We knew that we were in for a spell of hot, humid weather. 17. Whoever visits us will be assured of a freshly painted room. 18. Whoever sent us this Christmas card forgot to sign his or her name. 19. We all believe that Jim will be elected class president. 20. Mr. Norman regrets that he didn’t travel more in his youth. |
