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Words that Introduce Noun Clauses . Examples. As a Subject Louis Armstrong played the trumpet. Whoever had the most talent played trumpet for the band . (Noun Clause) As a Predicate Noun/Nominative Louis Armstrong is a jazz trumpeter .
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Examples • As a Subject • Louis Armstrong played the trumpet. • Whoever had the most talent played trumpet for the band. (Noun Clause) • As a Predicate Noun/Nominative • Louis Armstrong is a jazz trumpeter. • Louis Armstrong is who played the trumpet on the jazz CD. (Noun Clause)
Examples • Direct Object • Armstrong began his music career in the 1900s. • Armstrong began what became a stellar music • career in the 1900s. (Noun Clause) • Indirect Object • Fans gave Armstrong the nickname "Satchmo." • Fans gave whoever played with the band a standing ovation. (Noun Clause)
Examples • As an Object of preposition • A CD of Armstrong's music is a "must-have" for any jazz fan. • A CD of Armstrong's music is a "must-have" for whoever loves jazz. (Noun Clause)