Introduction to Noun Clauses
A clause is a group of words containing a noun and a verb.
A noun clause can be a noun in a sentence.
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Study Guide - Noun Clauses – An Overview
(adapted from Grammar in Context 3, 4th ed. Sandra M. Elbaum)
Introduction to Noun Clauses
1. Use a noun clause to include a statement inside a statement.
(imbedded statement) I think that it is time for lunch.
2. Use a noun clause to include a question inside a statement.
(embedded question) I don’t know when Fall quarter begins.
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3. Use a noun clause to repeat someone’s exact words.
(direct speech) She said, “I will visit my family in Vietnam in August.”
4. Use a noun clause to report what someone has said or asked.
(reported speech) She said that she would visit her family in Vietnam in August.
Read the introduction to Noun Clauses
Be able to answer this question: What is a noun clause?
Read and study the lesson on Reported Speech.
Complete the exercise (click on the link)
Read the article below and find the noun clauses.
Research shows that a baby’s early experiences influence his brain development. What happens in the first three years of a baby’s life affects his emotional development and learning abilities for the rest of his life. It is a well-known fact that talking to infants increases their language ability and that reading to them is the most important thing parents can do to raise a good reader. Some parents even think that it’s important to play Mozart to babies and show them famous works of art. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this. It is known, however, that babies whose parents rarely talk to them or hold them can be damaged for life. One study shows that kids who hardly play or who aren’t touched very much develop brains 20 to 50 percent smaller than normal.
Educators have known for a long time that kids raised in poverty enter school at a disadvantage. To prevent a gap between the rich and the poor, they recommend early childhood education. A recent study at the University of North Carolina followed children from preschool to young adulthood. The results showed that children who got high quality preschool education from the time they were infants benefited in later life. In this study, 35 percent of children who had preschool education graduated from college, compared with only 14 percent of children who did not have preschool education.
While it is important to give babies stimulating activities, experts warn that parents shouldn’t overstimulate them.
1. Noun Clauses after verbs
Some verbs are followed by noun clauses. Parents know (that) kids need a lot of attention.
Write down 12 verbs that are followed by noun clauses. That introduces a noun clause. We can leave “that” out.
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2.
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4.
5.
6.
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11.
12.
Exercise. Underline the noun clauses in the conversations below between two fathers.
1. Do you know that it’s good to read to children when they’re very young?
2. Yes, I do. But I didn’t realize that playing music was important too.
3. I’m not so sure that music is beneficial, but I suppose it can’t hurt.
4. I think that it’s good to give kids as much education as possible before they go to school.
5. I’m sure that’s a good idea. But don’t forget that they’re just kids. They need to play too.
6. Of course they do. I hope my children will be successful one day.
Fill in the blanks to complete the noun clause.
Example: Research shows that (a baby’s early experiences) influence his brain development.
1. Educators know that ______________________________________________
enter school at a disadvantage.
2. Some parents think that ____________________________________________
classical music for babies.
3. We all know that ___________________________________________________
to babies increases their language ability.
4. A study shows that __________________________________________________
have smaller brains.
2. Noun Clauses after adjectives
A noun clause often follows
the verb Be + and adjective. I am happy (that) you are coming to see me.
Are you excited (that) we are going on vacation next week?
Write down 12 common be + adjectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
3. Noun Clauses After Expressions of Importance
Verbs that show importance or urgency are often followed by a noun clause. The doctor suggested that she read to her daughter.
I recommend that all students learn their spelling rules.
Write down 12 verbs that express urgency or importance.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
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8.
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10.
11.
12.
4. Noun Clauses as Imbedded Questions
Wh - questions with auxiliaries or be
Where is the mother? I don’t know where the mother is.
Write this sentence just like an affirmative sentence, put the subject first.
Don’t use a question mark.
What should she do? I’m not sure what she should do.
When will the children go home? Do you know when the children will go home.
Wh - questions with do/does/did
When do the children go home? I don’t know when the children go home.
In the noun clause, the auxiliary do was removed.
The verb will take the -s ending or the past tense.
What does the child want? Do you know what the child wants.
Where did the child go? I wonder where the child went.
Wh questions about the subject
Who takes care of the kids? I’d like to know who takes care of the kids.
No change in word order in questions about the subject.
How many teachers work there? Please tell me how many teachers work there.
Yes/No questions with auxiliaries or be - If or whether
Will the children be safe? I don’t know if the children will be safe. Before including a yes/no question, add the word if or whether.
Is the center clean? I’d like to know if the center is clean or not.
Can the child play outside? I’m not sure whether the child can play outside or not.
Yes/No Questions with do/does/did If or whether
Do the students like their textbook? Can you tell me whether the students like their textbook.
Take out do/does/did in the
Imbedded questions. Add if or whether (…or not). The verb in the imbedded question will show the –s ending or the past tense.
Does the student want to leave class? I don’t know if the student wants to leave early.
I don't know whether the student wants to leave early or not.
Did your teacher give the class lot of homework? I can’t remember if the teacher gave the class a lot of homework.
A noun clause can be a noun in a sentence.
http://www.eslessonsonline.com
Study Guide - Noun Clauses – An Overview
(adapted from Grammar in Context 3, 4th ed. Sandra M. Elbaum)
Introduction to Noun Clauses
1. Use a noun clause to include a statement inside a statement.
(imbedded statement) I think that it is time for lunch.
2. Use a noun clause to include a question inside a statement.
(embedded question) I don’t know when Fall quarter begins.
(For more information on embedded questions see English Zone at
3. Use a noun clause to repeat someone’s exact words.
(direct speech) She said, “I will visit my family in Vietnam in August.”
4. Use a noun clause to report what someone has said or asked.
(reported speech) She said that she would visit her family in Vietnam in August.
Read the introduction to Noun Clauses
Be able to answer this question: What is a noun clause?
Read and study the lesson on Reported Speech.
Complete the exercise (click on the link)
Read the article below and find the noun clauses.
Research shows that a baby’s early experiences influence his brain development. What happens in the first three years of a baby’s life affects his emotional development and learning abilities for the rest of his life. It is a well-known fact that talking to infants increases their language ability and that reading to them is the most important thing parents can do to raise a good reader. Some parents even think that it’s important to play Mozart to babies and show them famous works of art. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this. It is known, however, that babies whose parents rarely talk to them or hold them can be damaged for life. One study shows that kids who hardly play or who aren’t touched very much develop brains 20 to 50 percent smaller than normal.
Educators have known for a long time that kids raised in poverty enter school at a disadvantage. To prevent a gap between the rich and the poor, they recommend early childhood education. A recent study at the University of North Carolina followed children from preschool to young adulthood. The results showed that children who got high quality preschool education from the time they were infants benefited in later life. In this study, 35 percent of children who had preschool education graduated from college, compared with only 14 percent of children who did not have preschool education.
While it is important to give babies stimulating activities, experts warn that parents shouldn’t overstimulate them.
1. Noun Clauses after verbs
Some verbs are followed by noun clauses. Parents know (that) kids need a lot of attention.
Write down 12 verbs that are followed by noun clauses. That introduces a noun clause. We can leave “that” out.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Exercise. Underline the noun clauses in the conversations below between two fathers.
1. Do you know that it’s good to read to children when they’re very young?
2. Yes, I do. But I didn’t realize that playing music was important too.
3. I’m not so sure that music is beneficial, but I suppose it can’t hurt.
4. I think that it’s good to give kids as much education as possible before they go to school.
5. I’m sure that’s a good idea. But don’t forget that they’re just kids. They need to play too.
6. Of course they do. I hope my children will be successful one day.
Fill in the blanks to complete the noun clause.
Example: Research shows that (a baby’s early experiences) influence his brain development.
1. Educators know that ______________________________________________
enter school at a disadvantage.
2. Some parents think that ____________________________________________
classical music for babies.
3. We all know that ___________________________________________________
to babies increases their language ability.
4. A study shows that __________________________________________________
have smaller brains.
2. Noun Clauses after adjectives
A noun clause often follows
the verb Be + and adjective. I am happy (that) you are coming to see me.
Are you excited (that) we are going on vacation next week?
Write down 12 common be + adjectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
3. Noun Clauses After Expressions of Importance
Verbs that show importance or urgency are often followed by a noun clause. The doctor suggested that she read to her daughter.
I recommend that all students learn their spelling rules.
Write down 12 verbs that express urgency or importance.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
4. Noun Clauses as Imbedded Questions
Wh - questions with auxiliaries or be
Where is the mother? I don’t know where the mother is.
Write this sentence just like an affirmative sentence, put the subject first.
Don’t use a question mark.
What should she do? I’m not sure what she should do.
When will the children go home? Do you know when the children will go home.
Wh - questions with do/does/did
When do the children go home? I don’t know when the children go home.
In the noun clause, the auxiliary do was removed.
The verb will take the -s ending or the past tense.
What does the child want? Do you know what the child wants.
Where did the child go? I wonder where the child went.
Wh questions about the subject
Who takes care of the kids? I’d like to know who takes care of the kids.
No change in word order in questions about the subject.
How many teachers work there? Please tell me how many teachers work there.
Yes/No questions with auxiliaries or be - If or whether
Will the children be safe? I don’t know if the children will be safe. Before including a yes/no question, add the word if or whether.
Is the center clean? I’d like to know if the center is clean or not.
Can the child play outside? I’m not sure whether the child can play outside or not.
Yes/No Questions with do/does/did If or whether
Do the students like their textbook? Can you tell me whether the students like their textbook.
Take out do/does/did in the
Imbedded questions. Add if or whether (…or not). The verb in the imbedded question will show the –s ending or the past tense.
Does the student want to leave class? I don’t know if the student wants to leave early.
I don't know whether the student wants to leave early or not.
Did your teacher give the class lot of homework? I can’t remember if the teacher gave the class a lot of homework.
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