GRAMMAR REVIEW! Noun clauses

A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun. It can function as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

Noun clauses often begin with these words: that, if, whether, what, who, whom, whose, which, when, where, why, how.

Functions of noun clauses:

• Subject of a sentence
→ What you said is true.
• Object of a verb
→ I know that she's coming.
• Object of a preposition
→ I'm interested in what he thinks.
• Complement (subject or object complement)
→ The truth is that she lied.

TOP TIP! How to recognize noun clauses

Replace the clause with "something" or "someone" — if it works, it's probably a noun clause.
→ I believe that he is honest → I believe something ✅

MORE EXAMPLES:
She said that she was tired. ("that she was tired" is the object of "said")
What you decide doesn't matter. ("what you decide" is the subject)
I'm not sure whether it's ready. ("whether it's ready is the object of "sure")

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