Noun Clause Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of a noun clause?
A
- subordinate clause that is used as a noun
- used as a S, IO, DO, PN, OB of a Prep
2
Q
What are the introductory words for noun clauses?
A
how when whichever whomever
that where who whose
what wether whoever why
whatever which whom
NOTE: these are the as some of the relative ADV, PRO
3
Q
What happens when you remove a noun clause?
A
If you take a noun clause out then there is a hole in the sentence, missing inormation
4
Q
What is the definition of a Infinitive Clause?
A
- infinitve with a subject ( + MOD + COMP)
- entire clause functions as the DO of a verb
- the subject of an infinitive clause is in the objective case and the infinitive takes the place of the main verb
NOTE HOW THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN AN INFINITIVE PHRASE
5
Q
Identify the clause and the function that it serves in the sentence
- What I need now is a cup of coffee
- I couldn’t believe that he told her the secret
- The money belongs to whoever earns it
- I will take whichever grade you give me
What is true about a clause that acts as an object of a preposition?
A
- (What I need now) is a cup of coffee SUBJECT
- I couldn’t believe (thathe told her the secret) DO
- The money belongs to (whoeverearns it) OB
- I will take (whichevergrade you give me) DO
6
Q
Identify the infinitive clause and the function within the sentence
- She asked the waiter to bring a napkin
- The form required him to provide his address
- The broadcast told listeners to prepare for a storm
- The scouts hiked the mountains to spot a leopard
A
- She asked (the waiter (SUBJ) to bring a napkin) DO
- The form required (him (SUBJ) to provide his address) DO
- The broadcast told (listeners (SUBJ) to prepare for a storm) DO
- The scouts hiked the mountains (to spota leopard) Infinitive Phrase not a clause. The POS not in the clause must have a SUBJ + VERB so it can be a DO. This functions as an INF - ADV Phrase
