NOUN CLAUSE

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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 sentence
EX: That he had even asked her made her
angry.
• Direct Object
EX: Nobody knows how he got involved in
such activities.
• Indirect Object
EX: I will inform who took the last exam of
the score next week.
Functions of Noun
Clause
• Subject Complement
EX: The insult was that he had even asked
her.
• Object of a Preposition
EX: She found fault in what he had asked
her.
• Object Complement
EX: You can call him what you wish.
Functions of Noun
Clause
• Appositive to the Subject
EX: 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 a. What he said was

clear.
b. Direct object b. I don’t know how
he can be reached.
c. Give whoever
c. Indirect object answers the
message.
d. Object of a d. I sent the notice to
preposition whoever was
interested.
e. That is what I
e. Predicate noun 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.
Thank You