Question

Identify the use of the italicized noun clause.

What books tell us should encourage us to learn more?
a. object of preposition
b. subject
c. direct object

Answer 1

Answer: B) Subject.

Step-by-step explanation: A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun. Noun clauses begin with words such as how, that, what, whatever, when, where, whether, which, whichever, who, whoever, whom, whomever, and why. In the given sentence, the noun clause is "what books tell us" and it is acting as the subject of the phrase, because it is performing the action of the verb (should encourage).

Answer 2

The noun clause in in the sentence books tell us should encourage us to learn more is the subject
the correct option is B
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