NOUN CLAUSES

EXERCISES: Change the question to a noun clause.

1. Can they explore the whole universe someday?

 ............................................................ is something that everybody wonders about.

2. Is he enjoying his new job?

 He hasn't told me anything about .......................................................................

3. Can the shop deliver the sofa by Friday?

We need to know ........................................................................................

4. Does it get very cold there in the winter?

You can ask your aunt ......................................................................................

5. Are they going to accept the offer on the house? ...............................................................................................................................isn't certain yet.

6. Were they given enough time to complete the project?

 I don't know .......................................................................................................

7. Did he get the promotion?

 ................................................................................. hasn't been announced yet.

8. Should they apply a long time in advance?

 They need to find out ...................................................................................

9. Is he going to request a transfer?

He hasn't made up his mind yet about ..................................................................

10. Did she speak to the manager today? 

............................................................................... doesn't concern me at all.

EXERCISE 4 Change the question to a noun clause. 

1. What were they doing in the warehouse?

Did the manager find out ...................................................................................... ?

2. Have the invitations been sent out yet?

Does anyone know ................................................................................................?

3. Which hospital have they taken the injured boy to?

We need to find out ................................................................................................

4. How many children does the school have in each class? 

............................................................................. is an important point to know.

5. Why did he leave the company?

 .............................................................................. remains a mystery to all of us.

6. Will the film version of the book be successful?

 The critics aren't certain ..........................................................................................

7. Has he made up his mind about his major at university?

................................................................................ is a matter of interest to all of his

relatives.

8. Who did Veronica marry?

I'm not in the least interested in ..............................................................................

9. Was Sarah at work today?

I'm not sure ..............................................................................................................

10. What were they talking about?

 .......................................................................... was the new employee's love-life.

11. Which car did they buy in the end?

 I haven't asked them ..............................................................................................

12. Does he have a valid excuse for not coming to work yesterday?

The manager wants to know ....................................................................................

13. Where did she pick up such silly ideas? .

I'm really wondering................................................................................................

14. Could this be the end of their relationship?

All the viewers are waiting to see ............................................................................

15. How much money has Richard made with his new business? .......................................................................................................... is not known.