Before reviewing the noun clause, read the sentence pairs below and choose whether sentence A or B is correct. Simply circle the correct choice or write "A" or "B" on your paper.
I. A) We were surprised at his speaking out so forcefully.
B) We were surprised at him speaking out so forcefully.
II. A) John helping us made a big difference.
B) John's helping us made a big difference.
III. A) I surely appreciate Laura finding my papers.
B) I surely appreciate Laura's finding my papers.
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You may want to review noun clauses in your text beginning on page 89. Then do the following:
If the underlined clause is a noun clause, identify its function by writing "subject," "direct object," "predicate nominative," or "object of a preposition."
1) Did you ask whether the new books have arrived?
2) Father did not know the man who warned us about the bridge.
3) How these groceries arrived on our porch is a mystery to us.
4) That grandmother Shank loves her Bible is quite apparent.
5) A good time to track wild animals is when fresh snow covers the ground.
6) The rabbit hid in a thicket where the fox could not go.
7) Sparky enjoys attention from whoever will play with him.
8) I did not know where I must have mislaid my paper.
9) When the blizzard struck, we were thankful for a warm house.
10) The subject of Ellen's composition was why salt kills plants.
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Of course, continue studying your root words!
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