A. Identify the following noun clauses.

Show the function of the noun clause in the

sentence.
1. The trouble is that the boss promised her a job.
2. It is a shame that he had not won the lottery.
3. They believe that their decision is the best for everyone.
4. Why you should stay out late is not my business.
5. The police asked questions about how the car was stolen.
6. I wish we can go to Disney next year,
7. We wonder if John knows the way to the party.
8. That his project is well written is very unusual.

B. Word order. Change each question in parentheses to a noun clause.

Example: Wh- question (Why did they leave the country?) I want to know….
I want to know why they left the country.

Yes/No (Are you going?) My mother asked…

My mother asked if you are going.

1. (What was my grade?) The teacher informed us….

2. (Whose pen is this?) Do you know ….

3. (How much time do we have for the test?) The students wondered….

4. (When will the final exam be?) The class asked the teacher….

5. (Will the project be ready tomorrow?) Our parents asked….

6. (Did the washing machine stop?) Please check….

7. (Should we wait for them?) They wondered….

C. Reported Speech.
Complete the sentences by reporting the speaker´s words. Use noun clauses. Use past
verb forms in noun clauses if appropriate.

Example: Peter said, I will help you.

Peter said (that) he would help you.
1. “Do you need a pen?” Ms. Caceres asked me.
2. “Did you enjoy the trip?” My neighbor wondered.
3. My mother asked, “Where is everyone?”.
4. Our professor told us, “You should work harder.”
5. “What are you talking about?” she wondered.
D. Listen to the news report, and report information from it by using reported speech.