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Identify the noun clause in the sentence below and define its function.

Whoever is tallest should put the books away.
Noun clause:
whoever is tallest
should put the books away
whoever
whoever is tallest should

Function:
object of the verb (direct object)
subject complement
subject
object of the preposition,

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Answer:

Noun clause: whoever is tallest

Function: subject

Step-by-step explanation:

A noun clause is a dependent clause (a group of words containing a subject and a verb and that does not express a complete thought) acting as a noun in a sentence, and usually beginning with the words who, whoever, whom, whomever, how, that, what, whatever, when, where, whether, which, whichever, or why.

“Whoever is tallest” is a noun clause because it has a subject and a verb, it does not express a complete thought, acts as a noun and begins with the word “whoever.” Besides, it is the subject of the sentence because it is the “thing” being dealt with.

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The noun clause for the preceding sentence is "Whoever is tallest". A noun clause is a clause that is dependent which takes the place of a noun. Its function is the subject of the sentence.
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