English Language Learning - Class 17-1: Noun Clauses

“I am happy that you are quick to act, but I am happier that I am quicker.”

*Note: quick to act = fast to move

Definition:

A clause is a group of words that have a subject and verb within the same group. Simply, a noun clause can take the place of the noun in a sentence.

Examples:

1. He is glad to be done.

2. They were good to go.

3. She was quick to act.

There are Three Different Kinds of Noun Clauses:

1. A noun clause that starts with whether or if 2. A noun clause that starts with a question 3. A noun clause that starts with the word that

Intermediate English

Class 17-1: Noun Clauses

Class 16-2: Count and Noncount Nouns

Class 17-2: A Noun Clause that Starts with whether or if