Tip 12: Noun clause connectors also used as subjects *Here we see that the noun clause connector

will not only function as a connector but also as the subject of the noun clause. The three types of noun clauses are still present in this Tip which are: the object of a verb, the object of a preposition, and the subject of the sentence. The noun clause connector subjects are: who, whoever, what, whatever, which, and whichever. EXAMPLES: Adam does not know what is wrong with her. S V C/S V (The noun clause what is wrong with her functions as the object of the verb know.) David spoke with whoever was in charge at the moment. S V P C/S V (The noun clause whoever was in charge at the moment functions as the object of the preposition with.) What was said by the board members was completely out of order. C/S___V______________________ V S (Here the complete noun clause What was said by the board members functions as the subject for the verb was in the main clause.) SENTENCES: Write three sentences using each of the three types of noun clauses. Exchange with a partner and underline the subjects once, the verbs twice, circle the noun clause connectors, and completely box off the noun clause for each others sentences. 1. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ EXERCISES 1. According to Romer, ideas are _____. A) B) C) D) what drive economic growth who drive economic growth what it drives economic growth who is driving economic growth

2. Whatever is said _____ during the meeting is completely confidential. A) B) C) D) and is and it is is seen and seen

3. _____ reported on the news last night was extremely disturbing. A) B) C) D) What What was Which was Whichever

4. My lab partner couldnt tell me what was left for homework, or what _____. A) B) C) D) would be on the exam on the exam would be the exam it would be on the exam

5. _____ is the best university to study at. A) B) C) D) You should see You should see which it You should see which Should see which

6. The students should whichever of the candidates seems most competent A B C for class representative. D 7. Whatever receives the pay cut will be offered overtime to make up for the A B C D losses. 8. I asked her several times; however, she would not tell me who had happened to A B C D her. 9. Whoever passes the final exam tomorrow morning receive their diploma. A B C D 10. I am sure she will do whatever it is necessary in order to pass the course. A B C D