A Noun Clause
A Noun Clause The term clause refers to a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Let’s have some examples. Ali knows better. In this example, Ali is the subject and the word ‘knows’ refers to the verb. You may know that a noun is a naming word. It is a name of a thing. Ali, school, class Definition of Noun Clause A noun clause is defined as a clause that functions as a noun. Look at the difference. A noun is a word and a clause is a group of words. They perform similar functions. I will tell you what I saw . I know what his name is . Compare the below examples of nouns. I will tell you a story. I know Ali. Ali and story are used as nouns. Their functions are similar to the underlined clauses in the first two examples. Functions of Noun Clauses As a Subject We can use a noun clause to function as a subject of a sentence. What he told surprised me. How John behaved was not polite. As a Direct Object As nouns are used as direct objects, simi...
