Use Noun Clause Connector/Subject Correctly (Skill 10)

Previous Skill: Use  Noun Clause Connector Correctly (Skill 9)

In skill 9, noun clause connectors were used to introduce noun subject clauses or noun object clauses.

In this 10, a noun clause connector is not only a connector; a noun clause connector cam also be the subject of the clause at the same time.

In the first example, there two clauses; I do not know and what is in the box. These two sentences are connected by the connector what.

In the second example, there two clauses, in the first clause we is the subject of are. In the second clause who is the subject of will. Who also serves as the connector that join the two clauses.The noun clause who will do the work function as the object of preposition about.

In the last example,there are two clauses, whoever is the subject of  the verb is coming and the noun clause whoever is coming to the party is the subject of must bring. The word whoever serves two function in the sentences; the subject of the verb is coming and the connector that joins the two clauses.

Example:

__________ was on television made me angry.

A. It
B. The story
C. What
D. When

In the example above, there two VERBS, was and made. Each of those verbs needs a Subject . Best Answer is C (What). What is the subject of verb was and the verb made. What also serves as the connector that connect the two clauses together.

Exercise 10:

Check if the sentences are Correct (C) or Incorrect (I).

1. The game show contestant was able to respond to whatever was asked. (C)

2. You should find out which the best physics department. (I)

3. The employee was unhappy about what was added to his job description. (C)

4. Whoever wants to take the desert tour during spring break signing up the office. (I)

5. The motorist was unable to discover who he had struck his car. (I)