Noun Clauses as Subjects and Objects

• Noun clauses function as nouns within a sentence, acting as subjects or objects. They are introduced by words such as 'what', 'how', 'whether', or the phrase 'the fact that'.
• Type of Clause
• Introductory Word
• Example in Boston, USA
• Subject Clause
• What
• What fascinated Claire in Boston was how much joy simple things brought.
• Object Clause
• Whether
• Nathan questioned whether true fulfillment stems from material wealth.
• Subject Clause
• The fact that
• The fact that Liam maintained a gratitude journal surprised his colleagues in Seattle.
• Remember
• Use subject noun clauses to place emphasis on a particular concept or question at the beginning of the sentence.
• Use object noun clauses after verbs of thinking, feeling, or stating, such as wonder, doubt, or realize.
• Ensure the verb following a singular subject noun clause is in the singular form.
• Examples
• What troubles Ethan in Chicago is whether his career brings him any real contentment.
• The fact that Maya prioritized her well-being over overtime amazed her manager in Austin.
• How Grace managed to escape the hedonic treadmill remained a mystery to her friends in Portland.
• Common mistakes
• What worries me are whether we can find true bliss.
• What worries me is whether we can find true bliss.

Complete the sentences

• (what) ____ intrigued Caleb in Denver was how easily people chased happiness without finding it.
• The board of directors discussed (whether) ____ the new wellness program improved employee fulfillment.
• We must consider (how) ____ daily gratitude journals impact overall life satisfaction.
• (the fact that) ____ Noah savored his morning coffee astonished his coworkers in New York.
• Chloe questioned (what) ____ drove her to acquire so much material wealth in Philadelphia.
• Nobody knew (how) ____ Oliver maintained his deep sense of purpose while working in London.

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