A noun clause can be introduced by the conjunction that or by the question words who, how, what, whether, if etc.

Complete the following sentences using that or an appropriate interrogative pronoun or adverb.

1. ……………….. he would be appointed the Manager is certain.

2. They are confident ………………… they will win.

3. The latest news is …………………. his health is improving.

4. ……………… he says is not true.

5. The doctor said ………………… by washing our hands frequently, we can reduce our risk of falling ill.

6. …………………. the judge will hear the case today is uncertain.

7. We asked the District Collector ………………………. he would like to be the chief guest at our function.

8. No one knows ……………….. the stranger was.

9. No one knows …………………. the stranger entered the room.

10. Nobody knows ………………….. happened to him.

Answers

1. That he would be appointed the Manager is certain.

2. They are confident that they will win.

3. The latest news is that his health is improving.

4. What he says is not true.

5. The doctor said that by washing our hands frequently, we can reduce our risk of falling ill.

6. Whether the judge will hear the case today is uncertain.

7. We asked the District Collector whether he would like to be the chief guest at our function.

8. No one knows who the stranger was.

9. No one knows how the stranger entered the room.

10. Nobody knows what happened to him.