SKILL 9 (USE NOUN CLAUSE CONNECTORS CORRECTLY)

SKILL 9

USE NOUN CLAUSE CONNECTORS CORRECTLY

A noun clause is a clause that functions as a noun; because the noun clause is a noun, it is used in a sentence as either an object of a verb, an object of a preposition, or the subject of the sentence.

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 schedule indicated if the teams would be playing in the final game. (_____)

4.        He refused to enter a plea could not be determined by the lawyer. (_____)

5.        Talked about where we should go for lunch. (_____)

6.        Why the condition of the patient deteriorated so rapidly it was not explained. (_____)

7.        Whether or not the new office would be built was to be determined at the meeting. (_____)

8.        That the professor has not yet decided when the paper is due. (_____)

9.        The contract will be awarded is the question to be answered at the meeting. (_____)

10.    He always talked with whomever he pleased and did whatever he wanted. (_____)

ANSWER KEY.

1.        C

2.        I    missing verb ( could be manual describes)

3.        C

4.        I    missing connector ( could be why he refused)

5.        I    missing subjects (could be we talked)

6.        I    extra subject (omit it)

7.        C

8.        I    missing verb ( could be when the paper is due is certain)

9.        I    missing connector (could be when the contract will be awarded)

10.    C