Is 'that' a Noun Clause or a Relative Clause here? Question below. Thank you so much.
Although the idea that wood can be used as an alternative to glass is exciting, more studies are needed.
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Using the term "noun clause" for this type of a subordinate clause is not helpful, but if you are really keen on using it then it is a "noun clause". Relative clauses have a couple very distinctive properties that set them apart from other types of subordinate clauses. The most striking feature of a relative clause is that it has either a wh-pronoun as a clause constituent, or alternatively it has a so-called "gap" in its structure. The clause "Wood can be used as an alternative to glass" doesn't exemplify such features. If the clause is tweaked like: Although the idea he suggested was exciting, more studies are needed, we'll have a relative clause in the noun structure. The clause "He suggested ___" is a typical example of a relative clause.
Since it's modifying "the idea" and can't replace it, it has to be a RELATIVE CLAUSE.
Relative clause.
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- Robert PickacardRobert Pickacard Certified English Teacher / Professional Magician
I'm not sure its either! I always though "that" was a pronoun!
Relative Clause
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