Noun Clause
Pattern
that/wh- + S + VP — clause functioning as nominal
Definition
A dependent clause that functions as a noun — as subject, object, or complement of a verb. Often introduced by 'that', 'what', 'whether', or 'how'.
Examples
Example 1
What she said surprised everyone — 'what she said' is a noun clause functioning as subject.
AI Detection Note
AI uses noun clauses frequently in 'it is [adjective] that...' constructions ('it is important that', 'it is worth noting that'). These extraposed noun clauses are a hallmark of AI's hedging style.
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