NOUN CLAUSE CONNECTORS AND ADJECTIVE CLAUSE CONNECTORS.

A Noun clause connectors it is used in the sentence as either an object of a verb, an object of a preposition, or the subject of the sentence .

• I know when he will arrive. I: subject; know: verb; when he will arrive: noun clause as object of verb.

In this sentence there are two clauses: I know and he will arrive . A they are joined with the connector when . This connector changes the clause he will arrive into a noun clause that functions as the object of the verb know.

• I am concerned about when he will arrive. when he will arrive: noun clause as object of a preposition
• When he arrive is not important. When he arrive: noun clause as subject

Noun clause connectors

What, When, Where, Why, How

Whatever whenever

whether if, that

Exercise 9: Each of the following sentences contains more than one clause. Underline the subjects once and the verbs twice. Circle the connectors. Put boxes around the noun clauses. Then, indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect(I).

1. When the season starts is determined by the weather. When the season starts, is the noun clause; is determined . the sentence is correct
   
2. The manual how the device should be built. how the device should be built is the noun clause; the sentence is incorrect because incomplete, it could be like this: The manual of how the device should be built, is in my office
   
3. The schedule indicated if the teams would be playing in the final game.
4. Talked about where we should go for lunch.
5. Why the condition of the patient deteriorated so rapidly it was not explained.

6. Whether or not the new office would be built was to be determined at the meeting.

7. That the professor has not yet decided when the paper is due.

8. The contract will be awarded is the question to be answered at the meeting.

9. He always talked with whomever he pleased and did whatever he wanted.

10. Whoever wants to take the desert tour during spring break signing up at the office.

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

1. It is important to fill out the form in the way that you have been instructed.

2. The car which I have been driving for five years for sale at a really good price.

3. I just finished reading the novel whom the professor suggested for my book report.

4. The plane that he was schedule to take to Hawaii was delayed.
5. The movie which we watched on cable last night it was really frightening.

6. I made an appointment with the doctor whom you recommended.
7. The enthusiasm wiith which he greeted me made me feel welcome.
8. The story that you told me about Bob.
9. The men with whom were having the discussion did not seem very friendly.

10. I am not really sure about taking part in the plans that we made last night.