Noun Clauses Forming Noun Clauses from Information Questions

Noun Clauses

Forming Noun Clauses from Information Questions � Reverse the question word order back to a statement word. ◦ How much does the car cost? ◦ I want to know how much the car costs. ◦ Where did you buy it? ◦ I want to know where you bought it.

Forming Noun Clauses from Yes/No Questions � Reverse the question word order back to a statement word. � Add if or whether to introduce the clause ◦ Will you help me with my homework? ◦ I want to know if you will help me with my homework. ◦ Are you going to take 33 B in the fall? ◦ I want to know whether (or not) you are going to take 33 B in the Fall (or not).

Correct or Incorrect? ? ? We know that the earth revolve around the sun. 1. 2. Correct Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect? ? ? Susan doesn’t know what she should do. 1. 2. Correct Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect? ? ? Why I am unhappy is something I can’t explain. 1. 2. Correct Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect? ? ? It is important that Tom come on time. 1. 2. Correct Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect? ? ? My young son wants to know where the stars go in the daytime? 1. 2. Correct Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect? ? ? No one cares if or not we stay or leave. 1. 2. Correct Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect? ? ? I always pay attention to what other people think of me. 1. 2. Correct Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect? ? ? Can you tell me how this word is pronounced? 1. 2. Correct Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect? ? ? It is essential that you learn English well before you transfer. 1. 2. Correct Incorrect