Noun Clause
Listen to four conversations using the grammar point.
Answer the following questions about the interview.
Noun Clauses
Point 1: A noun clause can be the subject or object of a clause or phrase.
- You do not know what you are talking about.
- What I really need is a vacation.s.
Point 2: A noun clause with question words is just a modified relative clause.
- I like the way that you made this.
- I like how you made this.
Point 3: Use "what" for things.
- I like the shirt that you are wearing.
- I like what you are wearing.
Point 4: Use "how" for ways.
- I like the way you did that.
- I like how you did that.
Point 5: Use "who" for people.
- This is the man that I was telling you about.
- This is who I was telling you about.
Point 6: Use "why" for reasons.
- I don't understand the reason why you did that.
- I don't understand why you did that.
Point 7: Use "where" for places.
- The place where I grew up has changed.
- Where I grew up has changed.
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