Noun Clause Exercise
Directions: Underline the noun clause in each sentence.
1. I know what the answer is.
2. He promised that he would be on time for the party.
3. Mr. Bean swore that he would tell the truth.
4. He knew where your shoes were kept.
5. I will never forget what happened today.
6. What you said is not clear.
7. Where she lives is not known.
8. That is not what they want.
9. She knows what my name is.
10. Do you know what the time is?
Directions: Combine the following sentences using noun clauses.
1. I don't know. What kind of a battery is this?
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2. I don’t know. How tall is he?
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3. Scientists claim. They will cure cancer.
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4. Who is she? No one knows.
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5. Could you tell me? Where is the supermarket?
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6. Do you remember? How long did we stay in Qatar?
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7. Please tell us What did you hear?
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8. I am not sure. Which chapter are we on?
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Directions: Change the question into a noun clause.
1. (Is the bookstore open today?)
Do you know ___________________________________________________________________?
2. (Is she going to pass her chemistry class?)
I don't know ____________________________________________________________________.
3. (Did an overnight mail package arrive today?)
We can ask the mail clerk _________________________________________________________.
Directions: Correct the errors.
1. My sister asked me what did I want.
2. I'm not sure if or not we will buy a new car this year.
Directions: Answer the following questions using a noun clause.
1. What did the client say?
I can't discuss __________________________.
2. When will they be ready for trial?
They haven’t told me _______________________.
3. Where are they holding next month's conference?
I don't know ________________________.
4. How much are they claiming in damages?
I still haven’t heard ______________________.
5. Who are their key witnesses?
We’ll find out tomorrow _________________________.
