Question

Can anyone explain me noun Claus

Answer 1

Definition of a noun clause

A noun clause is a clause that plays the role of a noun.

here are some examples:

1.I like what I see.

2. I've met the man who won the lottery.

point to be noted!

Lots of noun clauses in English start with that,how, or a "wh"-word (i.e., what, who, which,when, where, why). For example:

• I know that it happened.
• I know how it happened.
• I know why it happened.

to make it more clear,

Compare the three examples above to these:

• I like cakes.
• I know London.
• I've met Madonna.

The words in bold are all nouns. This shows that shaded clauses in the first three examples are functioning as nouns, making them noun clauses.

like any noun a noun a noun clause appears as a subject, an object, and a compliment.

In a sentence, a noun clause will be a dependent clause. In other words, a noun clause does not stand alone as a complete thought.

SOME EXAMPLES OF NOUN CLAUSE

1. A person who trusts no one can't be trusted.  
2. in this sentence the noun clause comes as a subject of a sentence.
3. That he believes his own story is remarkable.
4. (This noun clause is the subject of the sentence. Be aware that starting a sentence with a noun clause startingis acceptable, but it grates on lots of people's ears. As a result, many writers prefer to precede it with "The fact"
5. Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.  
6. (This noun clause is the direct object of ask.)
7. He knows all about art, but he doesn't know what he likes.  
8. (This noun clause is the direct object of know.)
9. It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from man.  
10. (This noun clause is the direct object of believe.)
11. I never know how much of what I say is true.  
12. (This noun clause is an object of a preposition.)
13. Man is what he eats.  
14. (This noun clause is a subject complement.)