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NOUN CLAUSES AND

ADJECTIVE CLAUSES
"Learn how to identify and use noun and
adjective clauses to make your sentences
more detailed and meaningful." Walae el merabet
Hafsa dallal
Iman m'rabti
hiba ait salem
Hannae riffi
WHAT IS A CLAUSE ?
A clause is a group of words that contains
both a subject and a verb.
Example :
Ex: The *dog runs*
It can express a complete thought

(independent clause) or be dependent on
another part of the sentence to make sense
(dependent clause).
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF CLAUSES
●The independent clause:
is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb and can form
a sentence .
Example Yasmine reads
Example They play
Example We sit
●Dependent clause :
is not a sentence but adds more information to the main part of the sentence but it needs
conjunctions, such as : before, because, so , if
Example Before she goes to sleep

NOUN CLAUSE
A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a
noun within a sentence. It can act as a subject,
object, complement, or object of a preposition.
A noun can be a person, place or things , nouns don't only
need to be things ,you can't touch or see, we can have
abstract nouns which are usually emotions or ideas.
A noun clause is a group of words that acts as a noun in a

sentence, functioning as a subject, object, or complement.
FUNCTIONS OF NOUN CLAUSES
EXAMPLES EXPLANATION
×what he said surprised me. As the Subject of a Sentence The
×Whether she arrives on time is noun clause acts as the main subject
uncertain
×I know what she wants. As the Object of a Verb

×They believe that he is honest. The noun clause serves as the direct
Object of the verb
3. As the Object of a Preposition
×we talked about what he did.
The noun clause follows a preposition and
×she is worried about whether they
acts as its object.
will come.
4. As a Subject Complement
×the truth is that he lied. The noun clause renames or explains the
× Her fear is what might happen subject in the predicate.
en.
FUNCTIONS OF NOUN CLAUSE
5. As an Appositive
The noun clause renames or explains a noun.
The idea that we can succeed inspire us.

Her belief,that hard work pays off,is admirable .
THE THREE GROUPS METHOD
To understand noun clauses, you can divide them into three main groups based on
how they are introduced:
3. Yes/No Question
2. Introduced by
Clauses
"That"
Begin with if or
These clauses often
1. Introduced by whether when
start with the word
"Wh-words" turning yes/no
that, though that can
Includes question questions into noun
sometimes be
words like: what, clauses.
omitted.
who, which, where, Example: I’m not sure
Example: She said
when, why, how. if he will come.
that she was coming.
Example: I don’t
Or: She said she was
know what she
coming.
wants.
WHAT IS AN ADJECTIVE
CLAUSE?
Adjective clause
W
Definition:
An adjective clause is a dependent clause that describes or modifies
a noun or pronoun. It gives more information about which one or
what kind
WHY ADJECTIVE CLAUSES MATTER IN
EVERYDAY LIFE ?
Adjective clauses play an important role in both our daily conversations and
formal writing. They help us provide more details about the people, places, or
things we’re talking about, making our sentences clearer . Whether in
storytelling, giving directions, or writing essays, adjective clauses bring precision
and depth to your language.
Rather than just sayimg :
"I love this place -------> i love this place where we used to play as kids."
"I met someone"---->"I met someone who shares my interests."
KEY FEATURES
1. Begins with a Relative Pronoun or Adverb
Adjective clauses start with relative pronouns (who, whom, whose,

which, that) or relative adverbs (where,when why,)
Example : The person who helped me is my
2. Describes or Modifies a Noun/Pronoun
An adjective clause provides more information about the noun or

pronoun the main sentence, telling us which one or what kind.
Example: "The movie that we watched was great."

KEY FEATURES
3. Cannot Stand Alone
An adjective clause is a dependent clause, meaning it cannot form a
complete sentence by itself and must be connected to an
independent clause.
Example: "The book that I borrowed is on the table."
4. Usually Follows the Noun It Modifies
An adjective clause typically comes immediately after the noun or

pronoun it describes, providing additional information.
Example: "The park where we jog is beautiful.

Understanding Noun Clauses and Adjective Clauses:
Noun Clauses:
These act as nouns in a sentence. They can be subjects,

objects, or complements
Example: What you said was important. (Subject)
Adjective Clauses:
Start with who, whom, whose, which, that, or where, when, why.
Modify nouns or pronouns.
Example: The cake that she baked was delicious .
COMMON MISTAKES
Common Mistakes
1. Mixing Noun and Adjective Clauses:
Incorrect: I know the guy why is late. ❌

(The wrong clause type is used.)
Correct: I know the guy who is late. ✅

Lack of Clarity
A sentence can feel incomplete or vague without an adjective clause:
Vague: The movie was great.

(What movie?)
Clear: The movie that made everyone cry was great.
Tip: Use adjective clauses to provide specific details about the noun, making your sentences clearer
and more descriptive.
Quick Tip:
- Noun Clause: Replace it with "it."
- Adjective Clause: Does it describe a noun?
Time to test your
skills !
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EXERCISE 1
Exercise 1: Identify the Clauses
Read the sentences and decide if the underlined part is a noun clause or an
adjective clause.
1. The book that I borrowed was fascinating.
2. I wonder if it will rain tomorrow.
3. The teacher who is very kind gave us extra time.
4. What she said made me think.
5. The house that we saw yesterday is for sale.

Exercise 2
Exercise 3 : Sentence Transformation
Take the following sentences and transform them by adding a noun clause or an
adjective clause.
1. The dog is barking. (Add a noun clause)

2. I met a girl. (Add an adjective clause)
3.The woman I loved . (Add an adjective clause)
4. ⁠the cow I slaughter. ( add a noun clause)
5. ⁠my parents ( add an adjective clause)
ACTIVITY TIME
LET'S DIVE IN :)
Activity time !! : "Complete
the Crazy Clause!"
Objective: Create funny and

creative sentences using
noun and adjective clauses.
2. How to Play:
Each group/student completes the sentences with the funniest or

most creative clause they can think of.
Example answers:
"I can’t believe my cat can speak three languages!"
"The teacher who dances on the table every morning is awesome!"
"This is the pizza that fell on the floor but still tastes amazing."
3. Sharing and Voting:
The class votes on which sentences are

the funniest or most creative.
Clause hunt challenge
The Challenge:
Teams race to identify the clauses correctly and finish

first.
(You can move around the room)

Thank you for your
attention

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NOUN CLAUSES AND

It can express a complete thought

Example They play

Example Before she goes to sleep

A noun clause is a group of words that acts as a noun in a

×I know what she wants. As the Object of a Verb

The idea that we can succeed inspire us.

Adjective clauses start with relative pronouns (who, whom, whose,

Example : The person who helped me is my

2. Describes or Modifies a Noun/Pronoun

An adjective clause provides more information about the noun or

Example: "The movie that we watched was great."

4. Usually Follows the Noun It Modifies

An adjective clause typically comes immediately after the noun or

Example: "The park where we jog is beautiful.

These act as nouns in a sentence. They can be subjects,

1. Mixing Noun and Adjective Clauses:

Incorrect: I know the guy why is late. ❌

Correct: I know the guy who is late. ✅

A sentence can feel incomplete or vague without an adjective clause:

Vague: The movie was great.

Clear: The movie that made everyone cry was great.

1. The book that I borrowed was fascinating.

2. I wonder if it will rain tomorrow.

3. The teacher who is very kind gave us extra time.

4. What she said made me think.

5. The house that we saw yesterday is for sale.

1. The dog is barking. (Add a noun clause)

Objective: Create funny and

Each group/student completes the sentences with the funniest or

"I can’t believe my cat can speak three languages!"

"The teacher who dances on the table every morning is awesome!"

The class votes on which sentences are

Teams race to identify the clauses correctly and finish

(You can move around the room)

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