Identify the noun clauses in the following sentences.

1. I hope to win the first prize.

2. I tried to solve the puzzle.

3. Did you enjoy reading this book?

4. The boy wants to go home.

5. Horses prefer living in dark stables.

6. The accused refused to answer the question.

7. The boy denied stealing the money.

8. To write such rubbish is disgraceful.

9. I dislike having to punish my kids.

10. I will hate to do such a thing.

Answers
1. Noun phrase: to win the first prize; it acts as the object of the
verb hope

2. Noun phrase: to solve the puzzle; it acts as the object of the

verb tried

3. Noun phrase: reading this book; it acts as the object of the

verb enjoy
4. Noun phrase: to go home; it acts as the object of the verb wants

5. Noun phrase: living in dark stables; it acts as the object of the

verb prefer

6. Noun phrase: to answer the question; it acts as the object of the

verb refused

7. Noun phrase: stealing the money; it acts as the object of the

verb denied

8. Noun phrase: to write such rubbish; it acts as the subject of the

verb is.

9. Noun phrase: having to punish my kids; it acts as the object of the

verb dislike.

10. Noun phrase: to do such a thing; it acts as the object of the

verb hate.

VERB PHRASE

1. The swim team does not often practice for more than an hour each
morning. (1 point)

1. Many sea otters do live off the coast of California. (1 point)

1. Karen can almost always memorize anything. (1 point)

1. Next month I will volunteer at Children's Hospital. (1 point)

1. The Kansas City Royals did win the 1985 World Series. (1 point)

1. By the end of Saturday's football game, our quarterback had completed

six touchdown passes. (1 point)

1. Drew might audition for a part in the school play. (1 point)

1. My family has not invited John to the party. (1 point)

1. My brother has forgotten his locker key again this week. (1 point)

1. Sarah may be running in the relay race tomorrow. (1 point)