A noun clause

 

A noun clause is a dependent clause that takes the place of any noun in the sentence, whether they are subjects, objects, or subject complements. 

Define noun clause: 
A subordinate clause that does the work of a Noun is known as a NOUN CLAUSE.

To identify a NOUN CLAUSE, ask the question ” WHAT”. 

A NOUN CLAUSE can begin with - That, Who, What, Whose, If, Whether, Whoever, Whomever, Whatever, When, Where, Why and How.     

·        NOUN CLAUSE contain a subject and a verb.

·        NOUN CLAUSE are dependent clauses that cannot stand alone.

·        NOUN CLAUSE function as a noun in the sentence.

·        NOUN CLAUSE generally begin with particular words.

 

1. Shivam said that he will come tomorrow.

Ans: Shivam said – Main clause.
     That  he will come tomorrow – Subordinate Noun clause. 

2. I assert that electronic media have been indispensable.
Ans: I assert – Main clause.
     that electronic media have been indispensable – Subordinate Noun clause.
3. He assured Mohan that he would help him.
Ans: He assured Mohan – Main clause.
        that he would help him - Subordinate Noun clause.          

A noun clause can function as a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition.   

 

A) Noun Clause Example as Direct Object:  It consists of a subject and a predicate.

Dependent or subordinate clauses are clauses that cannot function independently as complete sentences but that must appear with another independent or main clause. Noun clauses are a type of dependent clause that perform nominal functions.
In grammar, a direct object is a word, phrase, or clause that follows and receives the action of a transitive verb.  In addition to nouns and pronouns, noun clauses also perform the grammatical function of direct object.
Examples of noun clauses as direct object include the following:

·     Did you saw who stole the bike?

·     I wrote what the teacher said.

·        Soham told that he sold that bike.

·        I doubt whether rain will come. 

·        Tina said if she would go to party.

         

B) Noun Clause Example as Indirect Object:  In grammar, an indirect object is word, phrase, or clause that indicates to or for whom or what the action of an intransitive verb is performed. In addition to nouns and pronouns, noun clauses also perform the grammatical function of object complement.
Examples of noun clauses as indirect objects include the following:

• Always respect whichever person you serve for an excellent service.

    The noun clause is “whichever person you serve” it contains a subject “whichever ” and a verb “serve.”

·         The teacher gave all his students failing the test some serious punishment.

·         I gave that you wanted me to prepare pizza a little think.

·         His parents gave that he wants to go to the zoo some thought. 

 

C) Noun Clause Example as Prepositional Object: A prepositional complement is a word, phrase, or clause that directly follows a preposition and completes the meaning of the prepositional phrase. In addition to nouns and pronouns, noun clauses also perform the grammatical function of prepositional complement.
Examples of noun clauses as prepositional complements include the following:

·      His parents will think about that he wants a new bike as his birthday gift.      
The noun clause is” that he wants a new bike as his birthday gift” and “about” is the preposition.       

·      Police listened to what the public had said.
The noun clause is” what the public had said ” and “to” is the preposition.

·        Some people blindly believe in whatever priest says.
The noun clause is” whatever priest says” and “in” is the preposition.

 

·        I want to work with whoever is good in the work.  
The noun clause is “whoever is good in the work,” whereas “with” is the preposition.

 

• It is important to say about who will go to stadium.  
  The noun clause is” who will go to stadium ” and “about” is the preposition. 
  
  Identify the clause:
  1. That is why, reading loudly is very helpful for students. 
  Ans. Main clause -reading loudly is very helpful for students.
          Subordinate noun clause - That is why.
  
  2. Principal informed students that he wanted the students to complete the paper on time. 
  Ans. Principal informed students - main clause
         that he wanted the students to complete the paper on time - subordinate           noun clause.
  
  3. What we found further confused us. 
  Ans. What we found - Subordinate noun clause
          further confused us.- Main clause
  
  4. He came to know that I was a cricketer. 
  Ans. He came to know - Main clause
           that I was a cricketer. - Subordinate noun clause
  
  5. You can point out that most of the students are absent. 
  Ans. You can point out - Main Clause
         that most of the students are absent - Subordinate noun clause 
• 6. I knew that I must tell this man the truth.
  Ans. I knew - Main Clause
         that I must tell this man the truth. - Subordinate noun clause
• 7. It is true that flies rarely bite or sting.
  Ans. It is true - Main Clause
         that flies rarely bite or sting - Subordinate noun clause