A Smarty Activity

1. A Smarty Activity by Cyndie Sebourn & Sascyn Publishing, Inc. This Smarty Activity is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

2. Sentence Options: Complex Option 7 This Smarty Activity is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

3. Noun Clauses: Option 7 • Remember that a Clause must have a subject and a verb! If it is Independent, it makes sense by itself. If it is Dependent, it does not make sense by itself and needs help from an Independent Clause! • Noun Clauses perform the same functions in sentences that nouns do: subject, direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative/predicate adjective, and object of the preposition. This Smarty Activity is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

4. Noun Clauses: Option 7Starter Words • how which • if who • that whoever • what whom • whatever whomever • when whose • where why • whether This Smarty Activity is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

5. Noun Clause Functions • Which ending we choose is not important. Subject • You see what looks like a tiny lunch counter at a doll-sized diner. Direct Object (who or what?) • Please give whoever wants it the book. Indirect Object (to whom?) • It seems that the legend has been true after all. Predicate Nominative (follows linking verbs) • “But you must be careful of whom you trust in The Kingdom of the Deep.” Object of the Prep This Smarty Activity is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.

6. Smarty Practice • Whoever wants to read this book can. • The author gave whoever wanted it a free book. • Studying hard is how I made good grades. • You tell me what you think of the book. • Listen carefully to what the characters say. This Smarty Activity is the intellectual property of Cyndie Sebourn and Sascyn Publishing, Inc.