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Noun clauses are dependent clauses and cannot stand alone.Below is a list of the
most common words to start a noun clause.
Noun clause words
• how
• how long
• how much / how many
• how often
• that
• the fact that
• what
• whatever
• when
• where
• whether
• which
• whichever
• who
• whoever
• why
How often people do exercise, eat well and unwind can affect their mental well being.
Whether a person is rich or poor will determine how much they spend on holidays.
Which product to purchase usually depends on both the quality and the price.
Whichever candidate to hire must be agreed on unanimously.
How much effort to put into one's job is an individual preference
How many people to allow into a museum at one time must be regulated.
C. Noun Clause: Word + to-infinitive + Rest of clause