What is the difference between a noun clause and a adjective clause?

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I get that they are both clauses, but how do you tell them apart?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

You judge by their function in the sentence.

Standing on your head is good for your health.
The man standing on his head is my coach.
You can't get to heaven standing on your head.

CalifJim · Answer

Anonymous I get that they are both clauses, but how do you tell them apart?

The adjectival kind modifies a noun; the nominal kind does not.
The adjectival kind usually starts with 'who', 'whom', 'which', or 'that'.

They are most difficult to tell apart when both begin with 'that' or without any linking word.
The entire clause after 'that' is a complete sentence in the case of the nominal kind of clause; not for the adjectival kind.

I told him [that I bought the book]. / I told him [ I bought the book].
This is the book [that I bought]. / This is the book [ I bought].

In the first case, "I bought the book" is a complete sentence.
In the second, "I bought" is incomplete, and 'that I bought' modifies 'book'.

CJ

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Can you tell me what is thr difference between noun clause and adjective clause ? I couldn t find out and understand .

Thanks a lot

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