SKILL 10 USE NOUN CLAUSE CONNECTORS/ SUBJECTS CORRECTLY

SKILL 10

USE NOUN CLAUSE CONNECTORS/ SUBJECTS CORRECTLY

In some cases noun clause connector is not just a connector; a noun clause connector can also be the subject of the clause at the same time.

In the example there are two clauses; I do not know and what is in the box. These two clauses are joined by the connector what. It is important to understand that in this sentence the word what serves two functions. It is both the subject of the verb is and the connector that joins the two clauses.

Each of the following sentences contains more than one clause. Underline the subjects once and the verb twice. Circle the connectors. Put boxes around the noun clauses. Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).

3.        The employee was unhappy about what was added to his job description. (_____)

4.        Whoever wants to take the desert tour during spring break signing up at the office.  (_____)

5.        The motorist was unable to discover who he had struck his car. (_____)

6.        The voters should elect whichever of the candidates seems best to them. (_____)

7.        It was difficult to distinguish between what was on sale and what was merely on display. (_____)

8.        You should buy whatever the cheapest and most durable. (_____)

9.        What was written in the letter angered him beyond belief. (_____)

10.    You can spend your time with whoever important to you. (_____)

ANSWER KEY

1.        C

2.        I                         missing verb (could be which is)

3.        C

4.        I                         missing verb (signing could be must sign)

5.        I                         extra subject (omit he)

6.        C

7.        C

8.        I                         missing verb (could be whatever is )

9.        C

10.    I                         missing verb ( could be whoever is)