Noun Clauses:
* Function: They act like nouns in a sentence. They can be the subject, object, or complement.
* Structure: They usually start with words like:
* that
* who
* what
* where
* when
* why
* whether
* if
Relative Clauses:
* Function: They provide additional information about a noun or pronoun.
* Structure: They start with relative pronouns like:
* who
* whom
* whose
* which
* that
Combining the two:
When a noun clause includes a relative clause, the relative clause modifies the noun or pronoun within the noun clause. It adds details and clarifies the meaning.
Example:
* "I know the person who won the lottery."
* Noun clause: "I know the person" (functions as the object of the verb "know")
* Relative clause: "who won the lottery" (modifies the noun "person")
How it works:
The relative clause "who won the lottery" is nested within the noun clause "I know the person." It clarifies which person the speaker is referring to.
More examples:
* "I saw what you did." (Noun clause: "what you did" functions as the object of the verb "saw")
* "They are talking about the house that is for sale." (Noun clause: "the house that is for sale" functions as the object of the preposition "about")
* "The reason why they left is unclear." (Noun clause: "why they left" functions as the subject of the verb "is")
Key points:
* The noun clause can be the subject, object, or complement of a sentence.
* The relative clause provides additional information about the noun or pronoun in the noun clause.
* The relative clause is usually introduced by a relative pronoun like "who," "which," or "that."
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