Here's a breakdown of the common ways to introduce noun clauses:
1. Conjunctions: These are the most common type. They are followed by a subject and verb.
* That: *I know that she's coming.*
* Whether/If: *I don't know whether/if he'll be there.*
* How/When/Where/Why/What: *Tell me how you did it.*
2. Interrogative Pronouns: These pronouns are used when the noun clause asks a question.
* Who: *I wonder who will win.*
* What: *Tell me what you want.*
* Which: *Please tell me which one you prefer.*
* Whose: *I don't know whose book this is.*
3. Interrogative Adverbs: These adverbs are used when the noun clause asks a question about time, place, or manner.
* When: *I don't know when he'll arrive.*
* Where: *Can you tell me where he lives?*
* How: *I wonder how she did it.*
* Why: *Do you know why he left?*
Important Notes:
* That is often omitted when introducing a noun clause, especially in informal language.
* If and whether can often be used interchangeably to introduce noun clauses of uncertainty.
Remember, the specific words used to introduce a noun clause depend on the context and meaning of the sentence.
