Lesson 19
Joseph C. Blumenthal
We have now completed our study of adverb and adjective
clauses. We turn next to the third (and last) type of
clause—the noun clause.
As its name suggests, a noun clause is a clause that
is used as a _____.
We have now completed our study of adverb and adjective
clauses. We turn next to the third (and last) type of
clause—the noun clause.
As its name suggests, a noun clause is a clause that
is used as a noun.
We have seen that adverb and adjective clauses offer
almost endless possibilities for showing the various
kinds of rel________ that exist among our ideas.
We have seen that adverb and adjective clauses offer
almost endless possibilities for showing the various
kinds of relationship that exist among our ideas.
We use noun clauses so naturally that we study them
mainly to complete out picture of three kinds of
clauses that we find in (compound, complex)
sentences.
We use noun clauses so naturally that we study them
mainly to complete out picture of three kinds of
clauses that we find in (compound, complex)
sentences.
Since noun clauses are used exactly as nouns, let us review
the various ways in which nouns are used.
His remark puzzled us.
The noun remark is the subject of the verb _______.
Since noun clauses are used exactly as nouns, let us review
the various ways in which nouns are used.
His remark puzzled us.
The noun remark is the subject of the verb puzzled.
His remark puzzled us.
b. What he said puzzled us.
a.
The clause What he said does the same job in sentence b
that the noun remark does in sentence a. It is therefore
a _____ clause.
His remark puzzled us.
b. What he said puzzled us.
a.
The clause What he said does the same job in sentence b
that the noun remark does in sentence a. It is therefore
a noun clause.
We have seen that when we omit an adverb or adjective
clause, we still have a grammatically complete
sentence remaining.
What he said puzzled us.
When we omit the noun clause in this sentence, does a
complete sentence remain? (yes, no)
We have seen that when we omit an adverb or adjective
clause, we still have a grammatically complete
sentence remaining.
What he said puzzled us.
When we omit the noun clause in this sentence, does a
complete sentence remain? (yes, no)
We raise vegetables.
In this sentence the noun vegetables is the direct
object of the verb ____.
We raise vegetables.
In this sentence the noun vegetables is the direct
object of the verb raise.
We raise vegetables.
b. We raise whatever we need.
a.
The noun clause whatever we need in sentence b is
used just like the direct object _________ in
sentence a.
We raise vegetables.
b. We raise whatever we need.
a.
The noun clause whatever we need in sentence b is
used just like the direct object vegetables in
sentence a.
We raise whatever we need.
When we omit the noun clause in this sentence,
does a complete sentence remain? (yes, no)
We raise whatever we need.
When we omit the noun clause in this sentence,
does a complete sentence remain? (yes, no)
We raise (whatever we need).
If we omitted the noun clause, the sentence would
lack a (subject, direct object).
We raise (whatever we need).
If we omitted the noun clause, the sentence would
lack a (subject, direct object).
An indirect object precedes the direct object and
shows to whom (or to what) or for whom (or for
what) something is done.
She will pay the finder a reward.
The indirect object in the above sentence is the
noun _____.
An indirect object precedes the direct object and
shows to whom (or to what) or for whom (or for
what) something is done.
She will pay the finder a reward.
The indirect object in the above sentence is the
noun finder.
She will pay the finder reward.
b. She will pay whoever finds the dog a reward.
a.
Which four-word noun clause in sentence b takes
the place of the indirect object finder in sentence
a?
She will pay the finder reward.
b. She will pay whoever finds the dog a reward.
a.
Which four-word noun clause in sentence b takes
the place of the indirect object finder in sentence
a?
She will pay whoever finds the dog a reward.
An indirect object is not an essential part of the
sentence framework.
If we omit the clause in the above sentence, does a
complete sentence remain? (yes, no)
She will pay whoever finds the dog a reward.
An indirect object is not an essential part of the
sentence framework.
If we omit the clause in the above sentence, does a
complete sentence remain? (yes, no)
a. This is my recipe for fudge.
b. This is how I make fudge.
Both the noun clause how I make fudge in sentence
b and the noun recipe in sentence a complete the
meaning of the linking verb is.
Both are used as (subject compliments, direct
objects).
a. This is my recipe for fudge.
b. This is how I make fudge.
Both the noun clause how I make fudge in sentence
b and the noun recipe in sentence a complete the
meaning of the linking verb is.
Both are used as (subject compliments, direct
objects).
This is (how I make fudge).
We cannot omit the noun clause because we should
lose an essential part of the sentence framework.
The part we would lose is the (subject, direct
object, subject compliment).
This is (how I make fudge).
We cannot omit the noun clause because we should
lose an essential part of the sentence framework.
The part we would lose is the (subject, direct
object, subject compliment).
We were still ten miles from our destination.
The noun destination is the object of the preposition
_____.
We were still ten miles from our destination.
The noun destination is the object of the preposition
from.
a. We were still ten miles from our destination.
b. We were still ten miles from where we were
going.
In sentence a, the noun destination is the object of
the preposition from.
What is the noun clause in sentence b that is the
object of the preposition from?
a. We were still ten miles from our destination.
b. We were still ten miles from where we were
going.
In sentence a, the noun destination is the object of
the preposition from.
What is the noun clause in sentence b that is the
object of the preposition from?
We were still ten miles from (where we were
going).
We cannot omit the noun clause because the
preposition from would be without an _____.
We were still ten miles from (where we were
going).
We cannot omit the noun clause because the
preposition from would be without an object.
An appositive is a noun or pronoun set after another
noun or pronoun to explain it.
Our last hope, rescue by the Marines, was soon
to be realized.
The appositive rescue, with its modifiers, follows
and explains the noun _____.
An appositive is a noun or pronoun set after another
noun or pronoun to explain it.
Our last hope, rescue by the Marines, was soon
to be realized.
The appositive rescue, with its modifiers, follows
and explains the noun hope.
a. Our last hope, rescue by the Marines, was
soon to be realized.
b. Our last hope, that the Marines would
rescue us, was soon to be realized.
The noun clause in sentence b does the same job as
the appositive ______ in sentence a.
a. Our last hope, rescue by the Marines, was
soon to be realized.
b. Our last hope, that the Marines would
rescue us, was soon to be realized.
The noun clause in sentence b does the same job as
the appositive rescue in sentence a.
a. Our last hope, that the Marines would rescue
us, was soon to be realized.
b. Our last hope…was soon to be realized.
When we omit the noun clause used as an
appositive, does a complete sentence remain?
(yes, no)
a. Our last hope, that the Marines would rescue
us, was soon to be realized.
b. Our last hope…was soon to be realized.
When we omit the noun clause used as an
appositive, does a complete sentence remain?
(yes, no)
A noun clause is generally an essential part of the
sentence framework and cannot be omitted. The
only exceptions are noun clauses used as indirect
objects or as appositives. If a noun clause is used
as a subject, direct object, subject complement,
or object of a preposition, it (can, cannot) be
omitted.
A noun clause is generally an essential part of the
sentence framework and cannot be omitted. The
only exceptions are noun clauses used as indirect
objects or as appositives. If a noun clause is used
as a subject, direct object, subject complement,
or object of a preposition, it (can, cannot) be
omitted.
A noun clause is a clause that is used in any way that
a _____ can be used.
A noun clause is a clause that is used in any way that
a noun can be used.
The words that, whether, what, how, and why are
often used as clause signals to start noun clauses.
That anyone should believe this rumor is absurd.
The noun clause begins with the word ___ and ends
with the word _____.
The words that, whether, what, how, and why are
often used as clause signals to start noun clauses.
That anyone should believe this rumor is absurd.
The noun clause begins with the word that and ends
with the word rumor.
That anyone should believe this rumor is absurd.
The noun clause in the above sentence is used as the
______ of the verb is.
That anyone should believe this rumor is absurd.
The noun clause in the above sentence is used as the
subject of the verb is.
A lie detector shows whether you are telling the truth.
The noun clause begins with the word _______ and
ends with the word _____.
A lie detector shows whether you are telling the truth.
The noun clause begins with the word whether and
ends with the word truth.
A lie detector shows whether you are telling the truth.
The noun clause is used as the ____________of the
verb shows.
A lie detector shows whether you are telling the truth.
The noun clause is used as the (direct) object of the
verb shows.
You can depend on whatever he tells you.
The noun clause begins with the word ________ and
ends with the word ___.
You can depend on whatever he tells you.
The noun clause begins with the word whatever and
ends with the word you.
Write the following answers on your own sheet
of paper.
This tiny spring is what powers the watch.
The noun clause begins with the word 1. ________
and ends with the word 2.________.
This tiny spring is what powers the watch.
The noun clause in this sentence completes the
meaning of the linking verb is and is used as a
3.(subject complement, direct object).
Some of the same clause signals that
start adverb and adjective clauses
can also start noun clauses; for
example, if, when, where, who,
and which.
If the clause is an essential part of the sentence
that cannot be omitted, it is 4. (an adverb,
and adjective, a noun) clause.
a. The bus that the train delayed was an
hour late.
b. We found that a train had delayed the bus.
One clause is an adjective clause that can be
omitted; the other is a noun clause that is an
essential part of the sentence framework.
Which sentence contains the noun clause?
5. (a, b)
We found that a train had delayed the bus.
6. The noun clause cannot be omitted because it is
the (subject, direct object) of the verb found.
a. Where Captain Kidd buried his treasure remains
a mystery.
b. No one has yet discovered the place where
Captain Kidd buried his treasure.
Which sentence contains a noun clause? 7. (a, b)
Where Captain Kidd buried his treasure remains a
mystery.
The noun clause is the 8. _______ of the verb remains.
a. The bike which I liked best was too expensive.
b. I could not decide which I liked best.
Which sentence contains a noun clause? 9. (a, b)
When that starts an adjective clause, it is a relative
pronoun.
Then that starts a noun clause, it is an “empty” word
that merely signals the start of a noun clause.
a. I have a tame crow that (=crow) can talk.
b. Mother said that she was ready.
Which sentence contains a noun clause?
10. (a, b)
The “empty” word that, which starts many noun
clauses, is often omitted when the clause is a
direct object.
I knew (that) we would win.
I hope (that) you can go.
Is the clause signal that a relative pronoun that stands
for any noun in the other part of a sentence?
11.(yes, no)
You are done!!!