Noun Clauses

A noun clause is a dependent clause that works like a noun in a sentence. A clause whose syntactic role is regarded as that of a noun or noun phrase. A clause that performs the same function as a noun. It has many functions: 

- Functions like the object of a preposition.

- Takes the place of the object in a judgment by receiving the action.

- Works as the subject by performing or establishing the action in a sentence.

Some nouns, especially those used as subjects, begin withthat, seem to have little effect to begin with. It makes sense if you include facts or ideas first. Some modern English constructions that seem meaningless are the result of our individual words.




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