Recognizing Noun Clauses

Look for the noun clauses and underline them. Not every sentence has one!

1. I still do not understand why Linda decided to quit her new job.

2. The student who volunteered to organize the event was unable to complete the work.

3. I’m trying to find out who hit my car, but the person didn’t leave a note.

4. What neighborhood you live in determines which school your children will be assigned to.

5. For my graduation, she gave me the most beautiful scarf that I have even seen.

6. The repairman couldn’t figure out which air vent wasn’t functioning correctly.

7. He could have studied with us if he had come to the library earlier.

8. I am feeling a little worried because I do not know if I passed the big exam I took yesterday.

9. How many new members does the committee have this semester?

10. My mother likes to remind me of the homework that I need to complete.

11. Who the next president of the United States will be is something we’ll find out soon.

12. James likes to go to Hawaii, where he can swim in the warm ocean daily.

13. After working in the garage all morning, I can never guess what time it is.

14. In my opinion, a lot of famous tourist sights that people visit in San Francisco are overrated.

15. When the summer session starts is decided every spring semester.

16. Valeria has no idea that her whole family is organizing a surprise birthday party.

17. How much money the company’s CEO earns per quarter was a shocking discovery. 18. While shopping for shoes, we discovered a great café where we decided to have lunch.

Creating Noun Clauses

Fill each blank with an appropriate noun clause.

1. Could you please tell me how

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2. Frank had to explain to his parents why

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3. That ______is unknown to most people who have not visited my country.

4. My boss couldn’t figure out who

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5. How ______is beyond my comprehension.

6. I had a difficult time deciding which

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7. Don’t you realize that

______?

8. My family is still discussing where

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9. Why ______is something my mother will never understand. 10. This schedule should explain when

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11. Maggie is really upset about the fact that

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12. Whether or not ______has no effect on the outcome of the election.

13. I’ll bet you didn’t know that

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14. The teacher will give an “A” to whoever

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15. Please say hello to whomever

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16. Lily is trying to find out if

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17. It is always interesting to think about what

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18. Where ______is something we must decide this week.