NOUN CLAUSE(compilation material)

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•Noun clauses functions as nouns. They are word groups with their own subject and verb that in turn function as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

•Noun clauses also function sometimes as nouns of direct address or as appositives.

Functions of Noun Clause

• Subject of the sentenceEX: That he had even asked her

made her angry.• Direct ObjectEX: Nobody knows how he got

involved in such activities. • Indirect ObjectEX: I will inform who took the last

exam of the score next week.

Functions of Noun Clause

• Subject ComplementEX: The insult was that he had even

asked her.• Object of a PrepositionEX: She found fault in what he had

asked her. • Object ComplementEX: You can call him what you wish.

Functions of Noun Clause

•Appositive to the SubjectEX: We that are older

understand life better that children.

•Appositive to the Object

EX: I hate those that oppose me.

Noun clauses can be used as the following:

a. Subject

b. Direct object

c. Indirect object

d. Object of a preposition

e. Predicate noun

a. What he said was clear.

b. I don’t know how he can be reached.

c. Give whoever answers the message.

d. I sent the notice to whoever was interested.

e. That is what I intend.

Identify the noun clause in each sentence. Which relative pronoun is correct?

1. Tell me (who, whom) is likely to run for that office. 2. (Whoever, Whomever) they nominate will probably

accept. 3. I will vote for (whoever, whomever) will do the best job.4. The candidate chosen was exactly (who, whom) you

predicted. 5. The results of the election show (who, whom) the voters

regarded as the most capable candidate. 6. Give my congratulations to (whoever, whomever) chose

her. 7. I want to thank (whoever, whomever) was the campaign

manager.

Write each noun clause. Label it subject, direct object, indirect object, object of a preposition, or predicate noun.

1. Campaign workers use whatever helps them. 2. That telephones can be very helpful has been shown

in many elections. 3. Who will win the election is what people want to know. 4. Telephoners ask whoever answers a series of

questions. 5. Whether a candidate is popular is a vital matter. 6. Another question may be what the major issues are. 7. Voters usually give whoever is calling an answer.

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