Noun Clause

Listen to four conversations using the grammar point.
Noun Clause

Noun Clause

Hear four conversations using this grammar point for free on elllo.org

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.
  1. You do not know what you are talking about.
  2. What I really need is a vacation.s.
Point 2: A noun clause with question words is just a modified relative clause.
  1. I like the way that you made this.
  2. I like how you made this.
Point 3: Use "what" for things.
  1. I like the shirt that you are wearing.
  2. I like what you are wearing.
Point 4: Use "how" for ways.
  1. I like the way you did that.
  2. I like how you did that.
Point 5: Use "who" for people.
  1. This is the man that I was telling you about.
  2. This is who I was telling you about.
Point 6: Use "why" for reasons.
  1. I don't understand the reason why you did that.
  2. I don't understand why you did that.
Point 7: Use "where" for places.
  1. The place where I grew up has changed.
  2. Where I grew up has changed.
Main Text Goes Here

About the Teacher

My name is Todd Beuckens and I am an ESL teacher in Thailand. I created this site to provide teachers and students free audio lessons and learning materials not usually found in commercial textbooks.

Contact me here.