Word of the Day

jolt (v.) [jōlt]

- push or shake (someone or
something) abruptly and roughly.
A surge in the crowd behind him jolted
him forward.
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 ANSWERS:
1. For success’ sake, Nai Hah Tong is ready to do
whatever it takes.
2. Whoever believes that copper may turn into gold is
foolish.
3. It’s important for Nai Hah Tong to think about why
he obeys the old man.
4. His wife worries how long he should wait there.
5. Always give whichever offering the spirits have
chosen.
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 ANSWERS

6. That he believes in magic is just funny and crazy.

7. Ask your wife what she wants to see for her to believe
in magic.
8. Magic is what we want during times of distress.
9. I never know how much of what I understand is real.
10. It pleased the elder that Nai Hah Tong worked hard
for the whole period.
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FUNctionality Talk!
What’s the function?

To
To inform
Used
Used
catch,
toto
buypeople
secure
make
food
travel oror
about
andnews,
clothes
fasten
transport stuffsetc.
smooth
things
(places)
I can identify and
use noun clause.
 Concept check!
Identify all the noun clauses present in the paragraph.
Nai Hah Tong’s wife felt like in trouble for what they did
in the field. What her husband enjoyed was doing
everything to please the interests of the guardian spirits.
She explained why she couldn’t come to agree. The old
man demanded whoever was willing to do some errands.
The old tradition guided them about where he could utter
the magic words. The old man knew that he would follow
his instructions. Fate and the gods’ prudence would give
whoever fulfills the requirements gold and copper. 8
 What are the
different functions
?of noun clause
 It has five (5) basic
grammatical functions in
English grammar: Subject,
predicate nominatives, direct
object, indirect object, and
object of the preposition.
 Function Noun or Pronoun Noun Clause

Subject His speech was clear. What he said was clear.

I don’t know his contact I don’t know how he can

Direct Object
number. be reached.

Indirect Object Give her the message. Give whoever answers

the message.

Object of a preposition I sent the notice to her. I sent the notice to

whoever was interested.

Predicate That is my plan. What is what I plan to do.

Nominative/Complement
 Noun Clauses as Subjects
Example 1:
Whoever leaves last should turn off the lights.
Noun Clause: whoever leaves last
Function: subject

The “whoever leaves last” is the person expected

perform the action of “turning off the lights.
 Noun Clauses as Subjects
That people need water to survive should be
obvious to everyone.
Noun Clause: that people need water to survive
Function: subject

The sentence is about the fact “that people

need water to survive”.
Noun Clauses as Direct Objects
Objects are nouns, pronouns, or
noun phrases that represent the
person or thing toward which the
action of the verb is directed or to
which a preposition relates.
 Three types of objects:
Direct objects – receive the action
of the verb.
Indirect objects – receive direct
objects.
Objects of the preposition –
receive prepositions.
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Noun Clauses as Direct Objects
Example 1:
My dog will eat whatever food I give it.
Noun Clause: whatever food I give it
Function: Direct Object

The noun clause receives the action of the

verb “eat”. It answers the question, “eat what?”
Noun Clauses as Direct Objects
.I want to support whoever is a good sport

Noun Clause: whoever is a good sport

Function: Direct Object

The noun clause is receiving the action from support.

”?It answers the question, “support who
 Noun Clauses as Indirect Objects
Example 1:
The judge will give whichever painting they like the
most the blue ribbon.
Noun Clause: whichever painting they like the most
Function: Indirect Object

The noun clause tells us for whom the direct object

“blue ribbon” will be.
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 Noun Clauses as Indirect Objects
Be sure to send whoever interviewed you a thank-you
note.

Noun Clause: whoever interviewed you

Function: Indirect Object

The noun clause tells us for whom the direct object

“thank-you note” is.
Noun Clauses as Objects of the Preposition
Example 1:
I want to play with whoever is a good sport.

Noun Clause: whoever is a good sport

Function: Object of the Preposition

The noun clause functions as a noun that follows the

preposition “with” completing its meaning.
Noun Clauses as Objects of the Preposition
I’m buying extra food for whatever situation may
arise.

Noun Clause: whatever situation may arise

Function: Object of the Preposition

The noun clause functions as a noun which comes

after the preposition “for” completing its meaning.
 Noun Clauses as
Complements/Predicate Nominative
A complement is a word or group of words that
completes the predicate in the sentence.
There are two common types of complements:
Subject Complements – which follow the verb
be and other linking verbs.
Object Complements – which follow a direct
object.
 Noun Clauses as
Complements/Predicate Nominative
The winner will be whoever gets the most votes.

Noun Clause: whoever gets the most votes

Function: Subject Complement
The noun clause here is a complement because it
gives more information about the winner and it gives
the subject another description.
 Noun Clauses as
Complements/Predicate Nominative
My hope is that everyone here becomes friends.

Noun Clause: that everyone here becomes friends

Function: Subject Complement

The noun clause is a complement here because it

tells more about hope.
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Extended
Classroom
Activity 27
 .Underline the noun clause and identify its function
You know that Fr. Al is the founder of Brothers .1
of Christ. (direct object)
)______( .They can talk to whoever they wanted .2
Basically, this is how sweet the Sisters of Mary .3
)____________( .operates
The Virgin of the Poor gives whoever is calling an .4
)____________( .answer
Whether a student is truly poor is a consideration in .5
)______________(.recruitment 28
 .Underline the noun clause and identify its function
)___________( .Why he came here is not clear .6
.We do not know when the examination will begin .7
)___________(
Children sometimes quarrel about what is flimsy .8
)________(.and unnecessary
.The girl became what her parents never believed .9
)___________(
.Whomsoever we vote for becomes our governor .10
)______________( 29