NOUN CLAUSES Last class we learned Noun Clauses

NOUN CLAUSES

Last class we learned…

Noun Clauses: Direct Object of a verb Main Clause I didn’t know I think Did you forget We agree They believe You feel I suppose We doubt I guess We heard I see You understand They hope I remember (THAT) (can be omitted) Noun Clause he wrote this book. her novels are fantastic. he was underage? it is too early. we are good to go. he is stressed. you are ready. you can do it. you need more time. they have given up. you are happy. I have to go. they will get money. I was there at that time.

Noun Clauses: Complement of a Predicative Adjective Main Clause We’re disappointed I’m happy They’re sad I’m sorry We’re sure We’re surprised I’m afraid He is angry I’m worried We’re ashamed They’re happy/sad (THAT) (can be omitted) Noun Clause it’s over. we finished it. they couldn’t make it. I won’t be there on time. we are good to go. he hasn’t come. I can’t help you are not cooperating. he hasn’t arrived yet. they have given up. he is leaving.

Noun Clauses: Direct Object of a verb Embedded ou Indirect Questions REAL QUESTION EMBEDDED QUESTION What time is it? I would like to know what time it is. Can you tell me what time it is? Is he Brazilian? I would like to know if he is Brazilian. Can you tell me if he is Brazilian? An embedded question is a question inserted in an affirmative or in another interrogative sentence.

Phrases that are usually followed by embedded questions In affirmative sentences… I don’t know… I’d like to know… Let me know… I can’t remember… I don’t understand… Let’s ask… I wonder… I’m not sure… Tell me…

Phrases that are usually followed by embedded questions In interrogative sentences… Do you know…? Can you tell me…? Could you tell me…? Do you remember…? Could you explain…? Would you mind telling me…? Do you have an idea…?

Embedded ou Indirect Questions starting with a Question Word (What, Who, Where, Which, When, How) More examples: REAL QUESTION EMBEDDED IN AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCE EMBEDDED IN INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE I would like to know… Can you tell me… Where does he live? …where he lives? What did you buy? …what you bought? How will the author end the story? …how the author will end the story? Who have they invited? …who they have invited? Which one would you prefer? …which one you would prefer?

Embedded ou Indirect Questions starting with a Question Word (What, Who, Where, Which, When, How) Embedded Questions Starting with a Question Word Real Question What time is it? Embedded question in an affirmative sentence Embedded question in an interrogative sentence Please, tell me what time it is. Can you tell me what time it is? Notice that in both of them the real question changes to affirmative form. What time is it? is it becomes Please, tell me what time it is. Can you tell me what time it is? it is

Embedded ou Indirect Questions without a Question Word Embedded Questions Starting with a Question Word Real Question Embedded question in an affirmative sentence Embedded question in an interrogative sentence Is he Brazilian? Please, tell me if/whether he is Can you tell me if/whether he is Brazilian? Notice that the word IF/WHETHER starts the embedded question. Notice that in both of them the real question changes to affirmative form. Is he Brazilian? is he becomes Please, tell me if/whether he is Brazilian. Can you tell me if/whether he is Brazilian? he is

Embedded ou Indirect Questions without a Question Word More examples: REAL QUESTION EMBEDDED IN AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCE EMBEDDED IN INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE I would like to know… Can you tell me… Does he live in Washington? …if he lives Washington? Did you buy groceries? …if you bought groceries? Will the author end the story like that? …if the author will end the story like that? Have they invited Helen? …if they have invited Helen? Would you prefer water or juice? …if you would prefer water or juice?