Noun Clauses Worksheet
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and understanding noun clauses in sentences.
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Noun Clauses Worksheet
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions provided. This worksheet will help you practice identifying and using noun clauses.
A noun clause is a dependent clause that functions as a noun in a sentence. 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', 'whatever', 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', 'where', 'when', 'why', 'how', 'whether', or 'if'.
1. In the sentence, 'I know that you are a talented artist,' what is the noun clause?
I know
that you are a talented artist
you are
a talented artist
Fill in the blank with an appropriate noun clause. Make sure it functions as the specified part of speech.
2. (Subject) surprised everyone.
3. (Direct Object) She finally understood .
4. Explain in your own words what makes a clause a 'noun clause.'
5. A noun clause can always be replaced by a single noun or pronoun.
True
False
Match each sentence with the grammatical function of the noun clause.
6. I wonder whether he will come.
a. Subject
7. What she said made me laugh.
b. Direct Object
8. The prize will go to whoever finishes first.
c. Object of a Preposition