Today we will learn about noun clause.
Noun clauses are subordinate clauses that can fill the position of noun phrases.
You can learn more here https://englishtips4u.com/2013/02/04/grammartrivia-noun-clause/
A noun clause is a subordinate clause that can function as:
1. A subject
E.g. “What he says is probably true.”
2. An object
E.g. “I will try whatever I can do.”
3. A complement
E.g. “He strummed his guitar when he talked to me.”
Other words that we can use to form noun clauses:
1. Question words, examples:
a. Who
E.g. “Miracles are to those who believe in them.”
b. Why
E.g. “I have no idea why he is hostile to me.”
c. Where
E.g. “He indicated to me where I should sit with a a nod of his head.”
Etc.
- Pronouns, examples:
a. Which
E.g. “I read the information on the label before deciding which jam to buy.”
b. That
E.g. “He knew that she did not wish him to go.”
c. Whenever
E.g. “Whenever I have a cold I get a nosebleed.”
d. Wherever
E.g. “Wherever they went they were closely followed by security men.”
Etc.
Compiled and written by @sherlydarmali for @EnglishTips4U on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
