Noun Clauses Worksheet - Grade 6 ELA
A worksheet for 6th graders to practice identifying and using noun clauses in sentences.
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A noun clause is a dependent clause that functions as a noun. It can act as a subject, direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative, or object of a preposition. Noun clauses often begin with words like 'that', 'what', 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', 'when', 'where', 'why', 'how', 'whether', or 'if'.
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Choose the sentence that contains a noun clause.
1. Which sentence contains a noun clause?
The cat, which was black, ran quickly.
I wonder what time it is.
He walked home because it was raining.
The tall tree swayed in the wind.
2. Identify the sentence with a noun clause.
She sang a song that made everyone happy.
Wherever he goes, trouble follows.
I know that you can do it.
The book on the table is mine.
Complete each sentence by adding an appropriate noun clause.
1. The teacher explained .
2. I can't believe .
3. Her main concern is .
Underline the noun clause in each sentence.
1. My biggest fear is that I will forget my lines during the play.
2. We discussed whether we should go to the park or the beach.
3. Whoever arrives first will get the best seat.
Read each statement. Determine if the underlined phrase is a noun clause. Mark True or False.
1. I know a person who lives in Paris.
True
False
2. What he said surprised everyone.
True
False
Write two original sentences that each contain a noun clause. Underline the noun clause in each sentence.