Answer:
I didn’t realize that my friend and I had been talking for so long.
What are noun clauses?
- A noun clause refers to a clause that serves the same purpose as a noun and is usually dependent. Just like nouns do, a noun clause names peoples, things, places, and ideas.
- Noun clauses typically have a verb and a subject, but they cannot express a complete thought in a sentence; hence they are known as dependent clauses. Since noun clauses cannot form complete sentences, they are usually used together with an independent clause.
- A noun clause can either be a subject or an object. Objects compromise direct objects, indirect objects, or prepositional objects.
Example(s):
Whatever Brenda (subject) cooked made me happy.
Do you understand what the homework entails(direct object)?
Always honor whichever person you serve(indirect object) for an excellent service.
I want to work with whoever is excellent in the skill(prepositional object).
Hope this helps,
- ROR