This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Noun Clauses – In Apposition to a Noun or Pronoun”.
1. Identify the noun clause that acts in apposition to the noun in the given sentence.
It was shocking that India had lost the finals in the world cup.
a) was shocking that India had lost
b) the finals in the world cup
c) It was shocking that
d) that India had lost the finals in the world cup
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Explanation: Apposition is used while framing a sentence to relate two parts of a same sentence in a overlapping manner. The noun clause used in a sentence which modifies a part of the remaining sentence is called the apposition to the noun in that sentence. Here, the noun clause “that India had lost the finals in the world cup” is the clause that modifies the other part of the sentence “it was shocking” and gives a complete meaning. Thus, it is the noun clause that acts in apposition to the noun.
2. What is the noun clause in apposition to the noun in the given sentence.
We all must agree to this, that unity is strength.
a) agree to this
b) that unity is strength
c) We all must agree
d) unity is strength
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Explanation: The noun clause is a group of words that take the noun form in a given sentence. They are dependent clauses. An apposition is the technique used in framing sentences to modify one clause alongside the other relatively such that the sentence completes the meaning to be delivered. A noun clause which acts in apposition to the noun “we” in the given sentence is “that unity is strength”.
3. State whether the given statement is true/false.
“that he went past the guards unnoticed” is the noun clause in apposition to the noun in the sentence – “Adithya walked so slowly that he went past the guards unnoticed”.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: A noun clause can act as a subject of verb, object of verb, complement of subject, object, adjective and prepositions too. Here, the noun clause acts as the adjective complement to the noun “Adithya’. It is not am apposition as it does not relatively combine the two sentences. Complements are continuation of previous clauses that gives additional meaning to the sentence. However, appositions have almost the same meaning of the other part of the sentence and overlaps with it to give a complete meaning. Thus, the statement given is false.
4. Which among the given sentences has a noun clause in apposition to the noun/pronoun?
a) Sheela is the owner of that big, red car parked outside.
b) Hari’s problem is that he forgot to attend the meeting.
c) Your statement that she stole your money has no proof.
d) Banu was sure about the fact that she did not misplace the jewel.
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Explanation: The noun clause is a group of words that take the noun form in a given sentence. They are dependent clauses. A noun clause that acts in apposition to the noun/pronoun. It modifies the remaining part of the sentence while combined together. Here, in the sentence, “Your statement that she stole your money has no proof” is the noun clausein apposition to the noun “that she stole your money”. The other sentences have noun clauses which act as adjective complement, subject of verb and object of preposition.
5. Thenoun clause in apposition to the noun in the given sentence is _____
His dream that he would become a doctor will be shattered if he fails the entrance test.
a) that he would become a doctor
b) will be shattered if he fails
c) His dream that he would become a doctor
d) if he fails the entrance test
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Explanation: The noun clause is a group of words that take the noun form in a given sentence. They are dependent clauses. A noun clause takes the form of a noun and acts in apposition to the noun by modifying the structure of the sentence. Here, the noun clause, “that he would become a doctor” is the clause thatmodifies the preceding and following parts of the sentence. Thus, it is the noun clause in apposition to the pronoun “His” in the given sentence.
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