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The Noun Clause

6f. A noun clause is a subordinate clause that is used as a noun.

EXAMPLES That life exists on other planets seems possible. [subject of the verb seems]
A new computer is what Matthew needs. [predicate nominative identifying the
subject computer]
A good salesperson knows what customers want. [direct object of the verb knows]
I will pay whoever finds the gerbil a reward. [indirect object of the verb will pay]
Are you particular about what you watch on television? [object of the

EXERCISE A In each of the following sentences, underline the noun clause.

Example 1. You may take whomever you wish to the dance.

1. The film told us about what we should do in the case of an earthquake.

2. That some tapeworms grow to lengths of more than one hundred feet seems incredible.

3. No one could explain what had happened to all of the treasure.

4. Leuwana sent whoever asked her for one a postcard from Puerto Rico.

5. The ending of the book is not what I had expected.

EXERCISE B Underline the noun clause in each of the following sentences. Then, identify the use of the
clause by writing above it one of these abbreviations: S for subject, PN for predicate nominative, DO for
direct object, IO for indirect object, or OP for object of a preposition.
DO
Example 1. No one knows who first set foot in America.

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6. That the referee called a technical foul caused an uproar among the fans.

7. The guest speaker told us what could be done about acid rain.

8. The number of commercials during a television program is what annoys me most.

9. The cafeteria worker gave whoever asked for more pasta another generous helping.

10. Whatever happens at the Super Bowl will be seen by millions of people.

11. Please do not tell me how the movie ends.

12. That the storm caused some damage is an understatement.

13. The ship’s captain offered whoever spotted a whale three gold coins.

14. Whatever happened to Amelia Earhart’s airplane remains a mystery.

15. Tsang Ying is reading a book about what happened to the bison of North America.

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Adjective,Adverb, and Noun Clauses A

6d. An adjective clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a noun or a pronoun.
EXAMPLE Hannah, which is spelled the same way backward and forward, is an example of a
palindrome. [The adjective clause modifies the noun Hannah.]

6e. An adverb clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb.
EXAMPLE Whenever the Moscow Circus performs, it draws a large crowd. [The adverb clause
modifies the verb draws.]

6f. A noun clause is a subordinate clause that is used as a noun.

EXAMPLE What they saw on the treasure map confused the explorers at first. [The noun clause is
the subject of verb confused.]

EXERCISE A Underline each subordinate clause in the following sentences. Then, write over the clause ADJ
if it is an adjective clause, ADV if it is an adverb clause, or N if it is a noun clause.
ADV
Example 1. Whenever the weather was nice, Jackie and Nicci played in the backyard.

1. Jeri, who learned to dance from his grandmother, taught us the Charleston.

2. Because her favorite program was on, Stacy wanted to stay home.

3. Any author whose books make the bestseller list is likely to make a lot of money.

4. Whoever spilled the mustard all over the floor should clean it up.

5. Esai rode his bicycle whenever he had errands to run.

6. This is the garden where we grow tomatoes.

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7. He told his story to whoever would listen.

8. Mother explained why we should change the oil in the car.

9. If we want to get to the game on time, we should leave now.

10. The play on which the film is based is quite good.

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Adjective,Adverb, and Noun Clauses B

6d. An adjective clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a noun or a pronoun.
EXAMPLE The panda, which is an endangered species, eats mainly bamboo plants. [The
adjective clause modifies the noun panda.]

6e. An adverb clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb.
EXAMPLE After the game, the pitcher felt as if she had strained a muscle in her right arm.
[The adverb clause modifies the verb felt.]

6f. A noun clause is a subordinate clause that is used as a noun.

EXAMPLE My parents strongly suggested that I clean my room. [The noun clause is the direct
object of the verb suggested.]

EXERCISE Underline each subordinate clause in the following sentences. Then, write above the clause
ADJ if it is an adjective clause, ADV if it is an adverb clause, or N if it is a noun clause.
ADV
Example 1. Brigitte has read more of the assignment than Sven has read.

1. He rode his bicycle wherever he wanted to go.

2. The poet to whom she is referring is Robert Frost.

3. Whatever you want to do tonight is okay with me.

4. He is the artist whose sculptures are placed in the courtyard.

5. As soon as she got home from the library, she started the book.

6. Ernesto studied hard so that he could pass the sergeant’s exam.

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7. We often visited Dr. Ito on Sunday evenings, when he usually cooked a traditional

Japanese meal.

8. At last, Carla remembered what she had meant to say before.

9. Because he had a cold that evening, Stevie missed the premiere of the film.

10. The hostess gave whoever came to the party a paper hat and a noisemaker.

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Review A: The Clause

EXERCISE A For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined clause by writing above it IND
for independent clause or SUB for subordinate clause.
SUB
Example 1. Edward Jenner became famous when he introduced the smallpox vaccination.

1. The dog acted as if it understood French.

2. As the others watched the parade on television, Jim went into the bedroom and took a nap.

3. The athlete whose face is on the cover of the magazine retired from the game recently.
4. We should ask Peter whether he knows Mr. Mugabe.

5. This year the town was prepared for tornado season because of the disaster last year.

6. Dario folded the towels so that they would fit in the cupboard.

7. Bob, who is my favorite cousin, will be attending West Point in the fall.
8. We were surprised when we found the cat playing happily with the dog.

9. Bring whoever asks a napkin.

10. After the explorers arrived at the top of the mountain, they took each other’s picture.

EXERCISE B Underline the subordinate clause in each of the following sentences. Then, identify the sub-
ordinate clause by writing above it N for noun clause, ADJ for adjective clause, or ADV for adverb clause.
ADV
Example 1. It has been raining since I arrived.

11. The relatives whom Christopher visited last week are friendly and generous.
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12. Divers wear masks so that they can see underwater.

13. The traveler was grateful to whoever put up the road sign.

14. A person whose temperature rises above 102° Fahrenheit should see a doctor.

15. Is this the time when you usually go to lunch?

16. Until the pool is cleaned, no one is allowed to swim in it.

17. No one has proved the existence of the Loch Ness monster, although many people believe in

its existence.

18. You can send whomever you choose a card for Valentine’s Day.

19. If the earth’s climate grows warmer, sea levels will rise, and crops will fail.

20. What actually happened to my baseball glove is anyone’s guess.

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Review B: The Clause

EXERCISE A In each of the following sentences, identify the underlined clause by writing on the line
provided I for independent clause or S for subordinate clause. Then, identify the use of each
subordinate clause by also writing on the line N for noun, ADJ for adjective, or ADV for adverb.
S-ADJ
Example 1. In 1859, there lived in Australia an Englishman whose name was

Thomas Austin.

1. Two thousand dollars was what the owner was asking for the old Volkswagen.

2. The general, who served in the North African and Italian campaigns during

World War II, died in 1967.

3. John Ford was a filmmaker who was known for making westerns.

4. Even though it was raining, the race continued as planned.

5. If we leave now, we can beat the traffic to the stadium.

6. Tell them whatever they need to know.

7. Whenever she is painting or sculpting, she listens to the radio.

8. That is the island where the ship ran aground.

9. The eulogy brought tears to the eyes of whoever knew Mr. Muñoz.

10. Lance warmed up with some stretches before the marathon began.

EXERCISE B Underline the subordinate clause in each of the following sentences. Then, identify the use
of the subordinate clause by writing above it N for noun, ADJ for adjective, or ADV for adverb.

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ADJ
Example 1. Broccoli, which is my favorite vegetable, is rich in vitamin A.

11. Until plastic wrap was invented, most people used paper.

12. One mountain that is almost as tall as Mount Everest is K2.

13. Every day, the senator rides the train that runs from Delaware to Washington, D.C.

14. Bronze is what is created by mixing copper and tin.

15. Diamonds are rare although they are made of the widely distributed element carbon.

16. That decade was a time when great strides in civil rights were made.

17. Liang felt as if she had not slept in several days.

18. Mr. Martinez set his daughter on his shoulders so that she could watch the parade.

19. Maryland is one state where a person can find plenty of fresh seafood.

20. Ms. Desai reviewed with her students what they should study for the test.

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Review C: The Clause

EXERCISE A In each of the following sentences, identify the underlined clause by writing on the line
provided IND for independent clause or SUB for subordinate clause. Then, identify the use of each
subordinate clause by also writing on the line N for noun, ADJ for adjective, or ADV for adverb.
SUB-ADJ
Example 1. The new exhibit includes poems that were written by children in

other countries.

1. Burton showed his poems to whoever was willing to read them.

2. Before we begin the video, let’s make sure that everybody is comfortable.

3. The house was now for sale, even though it needed extensive repairs.

4. The clothes that got wet in the rain were soon dried.

5. Dean picked up some of the broken glass before he swept.

6. Martin looked as though he had lost his last friend.

7. The truck driver decided not to try the freeway, which was covered with a

layer of ice.

8. She agreed as soon as the situation had been explained to her.

9. Finally, I remembered where I had left the keys.

10. After the cat jumped down from the sofa, Maria sat.

EXERCISE B Underline the subordinate clause in each of the following sentences. Then, identify the use
of the subordinate clause by writing above it N for noun, ADJ for adjective, or ADV for adverb.
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ADJ
Example 1. Vassily, who comes from Moscow, can sing several Beatles songs in Russian.

11. Since she was going downtown anyway, Clare offered to pick up the milk.

12. We decided to watch whatever Diego brought back from the video store.

13. Before he drove into the carwash, he rolled up all the windows.

14. The painting that had hung in the waiting room was now hanging in the doctor’s office.

15. Ms. Johannsen stops at her uncle’s house whenever she is in Portland.

16. What the butler saw was a matter of debate for weeks.

17. The CD, which had rolled across the carpet, came to rest against the cat.

18. Is she the singer for whom the song was written?

19. Although I had read Moby-Dick recently, I could not remember the narrator’s name.

20. Our dog will eat whatever we put in front of her.

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