Sentence Structure: Noun Clause Functions Quiz

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1. In the sentence “What he said surprised everyone,” what is the function of the underlined clause?

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What he said acts as the subject of the sentence, which is a noun role.

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Sentence Structure: Noun Clause Functions Quiz - Quiz

A whole clause can act as a single noun! In this noun clauses function quiz, you'll explore how clauses starting with words like that, what, whether, or whoever can serve as the subject, object, or complement of a sentence. You'll master this element of complex sentence structure.

2. Which sentence does not contain a noun clause?

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Because she was happy is an adverb clause, not a noun clause.

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3. In the sentence “That he missed the bus upset him,” what role does the noun clause play?

Explanation

That he missed the bus is the subject of the sentence.

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4. Which sentence correctly uses a noun clause?

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Noun clauses use statement word order, not question word order.

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5. Which word can introduce a noun clause?

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If can introduce a noun clause, especially after verbs like ask or wonder.

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6. Which sentence uses a noun clause as the object of a preposition?

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What might happen follows the preposition about and functions as a noun.

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7. In the sentence “We believe that honesty matters,” the noun clause is

Explanation

That honesty matters functions as the direct object of believe.

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8. Which sentence contains a noun clause beginning with a question word?

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Why he left is a noun clause introduced by why.

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9. Which sentence shows correct punctuation for a noun clause?

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Noun clauses do not need commas when integrated into the sentence.

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10. Which revision fixes the noun clause error?

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Noun clauses use statement word order and correct tense.

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11. Which sentence uses a noun clause as a predicate nominative?

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That I graduate early follows the linking verb is and renames goal.

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12. Why are noun clauses important in writing?

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Noun clauses let entire ideas act as subjects, objects, or complements.

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13. Which sentence contains a noun clause?

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Where the library is acts as a noun and completes the verb knows.

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14. Which word most often introduces a noun clause?

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That commonly introduces noun clauses.

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15. Which sentence uses a noun clause as a direct object?

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Why the lights were off receives the action of wondered.

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In the sentence “What he said surprised everyone,” what is the...
Which sentence does not contain a noun clause?
In the sentence “That he missed the bus upset him,” what role does...
Which sentence correctly uses a noun clause?
Which word can introduce a noun clause?
Which sentence uses a noun clause as the object of a preposition?
In the sentence “We believe that honesty matters,” the noun clause...
Which sentence contains a noun clause beginning with a question word?
Which sentence shows correct punctuation for a noun clause?
Which revision fixes the noun clause error?
Which sentence uses a noun clause as a predicate nominative?
Why are noun clauses important in writing?
Which sentence contains a noun clause?
Which word most often introduces a noun clause?
Which sentence uses a noun clause as a direct object?
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