A noun clause is a group of words that contains a noun or pronoun and a verb but is an incomplete thought that can't stand on it's own. A noun clause can perform the function of a noun as the subject of a sentence and the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples:
My car is the one parked next to the fire hydrant.
What you want is the best quality that you can afford.
A noun clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but is an incomplete thought that can't stand on it's own. A noun clause can perform the function of a noun as the subject of a sentence and the object of a verb or a preposition. A clause is like a sentence that's within a sentence. A noun clause has the function of a noun in the main sentence. For example: "I like Jane." "I" is the subject (a noun), "like" is the predicate (a verb), and "Jane" is the object (a noun). We can substitute for the word "Jane" (which is a noun) a noun clause, such as "that she is so intelligent." "I like that she is intelligent." The entire clause "that she is intelligent" serves the same function as the noun "Jane" did in the original sentence. Thus, it's a noun clause.
False. A noun clause can serve as the subject of a sentence. Noun clauses can function as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence.
The noun clause 'how you take car of it' is the object of the preposition 'on'.
A noun clause functions as a noun within a sentence, serving as the subject, object, or complement. It can be used to add more information or provide context to a sentence.
A noun clause and a noun phrase function as nouns in a sentence. A pronoun is a substitute for a noun.
The sentence "She sings beautifully when she is happy" contains an adverb ("beautifully") that describes the verb "sings" in the noun clause "when she is happy."
To diagram a noun clause, start by identifying the clause and its function in the sentence (subject, object, etc.). Draw a horizontal line for the main clause, then branch down with a vertical line to represent the noun clause. Place the conjunction (if present) at the beginning of the clause, and diagram the components (subject, verb, objects) of the noun clause similarly to how you would for a simple sentence. This visually indicates how the noun clause fits within the larger sentence structure.
A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause and the object of a verb or a preposition. A noun can also function as an adjective to describe another noun, called an attributive noun. Example sentences for the noun function:Subject of a sentence: The function of the device is to backup my files.Subject of a clause: The backup, the function running, will save my files to date.Object of a verb: That is the functionof the device.Object of a preposition: I purchased the device for that function.Noun as adjective: Oh no! I have a functionfailure.
Direct object
The noun clause is 'why the tornado formed', functioning as the object of the verb 'understands'.
The chef believes that using fresh ingredients is the key to a delicious meal. (noun clause: that using fresh ingredients)
A noun clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but is an incomplete thought that can't stand on it's own. A noun clause can perform the function of a noun as the subject of a sentence and the object of a verb or a preposition. A clause is like a sentence that's within a sentence. A noun clause has the function of a noun in the main sentence. For example: "I like Jane." "I" is the subject (a noun), "like" is the predicate (a verb), and "Jane" is the object (a noun). We can substitute for the word "Jane" (which is a noun) a noun clause, such as "that she is so intelligent." "I like that she is intelligent." The entire clause "that she is intelligent" serves the same function as the noun "Jane" did in the original sentence. Thus, it's a noun clause.