{"id":25527625,"date":"2022-06-09T15:00:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T09:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25527625"},"modified":"2025-03-21T22:46:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T17:16:20","slug":"how-to-reduce-noun-clause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-reduce-noun-clause\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Noun Clause?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e154dee54ea\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e154dee54ea\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-reduce-noun-clause\/#Introduction_What_is_a_Noun_Clause\" >Introduction: What is a Noun Clause?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-reduce-noun-clause\/#Methods_of_Reducing_Noun_Clauses\" >Methods of Reducing Noun Clauses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-reduce-noun-clause\/#Noun_Clauses_Reduced_Based_on_Their_Starting_Words\" >Noun Clauses Reduced Based on Their Starting Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-reduce-noun-clause\/#Noun_Clauses_To_reduce_or_to_keep_it\" >Noun Clauses: To reduce or to keep it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>NOUNS! The fundamental concept that our teachers used to repeat class after class, year after year. Yet, nouns have their own variants and developments that we may be or may not be aware of. One such variety is the noun clause. This blog discusses what a noun clause is and how to reduce it.<\/p>\n<p><em>Check out this video by Entri on Spoken English in Malayalam!<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_27436\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vU5W4zZA7H8?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=0&playsinline=1&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_What_is_a_Noun_Clause\"><\/span><strong>Introduction: What is a Noun Clause?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A noun clause is a type of dependent clause that performs the function of a noun, often acting as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence. In simpler words, noun clause is a group of words that are a part of a sentence. It acts like a noun and can be the subject, object, or the complement, just like how a regular noun would do. The <em>Brief Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics<\/em> defines a noun clause as &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordreference.com\/display\/10.1093\/acref\/9780199675128.001.0001\/acref-9780199675128-e-2268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a clause whose syntactic role is considered as a noun or noun phrase<\/a>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\">\n<h3><strong>Here are some definitions to jog your memory:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Noun<\/strong>: A person, place, thing, or even an idea. It can be considered as the name of something.<br \/>\n<strong>Subject<\/strong>: The person, thing, or idea that does or is doing the action in a sentence. The part of the sentence that tells you what or who is the sentence about.<br \/>\n<strong>Object<\/strong>: The thing that receives the action in a sentence. It is who or what the action is being done to.<br \/>\n<strong>Complement<\/strong>: A word or a group of words that completes the meaning of a sentence. Gives more information about the subject or the object.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/spoken-english-course-in-malayalam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Struggling with English fluency? Enroll here to Join our Spoken English program!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Functions of a Noun Clause<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Like nouns, noun clauses perform various functions within a sentence. They can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as the object of a verb, representing or receiving an action.<\/li>\n<li>Replace a noun within a sentence by receiving the event.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a complement by identifying or describing the subject.<\/li>\n<li>Function as the object of a preposition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25606425 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/woman-with-arms-raised-standing-against-white-background-_1_-300x200.webp\" alt=\"noun clause reduction\" width=\"461\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/woman-with-arms-raised-standing-against-white-background-_1_-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/woman-with-arms-raised-standing-against-white-background-_1_-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/woman-with-arms-raised-standing-against-white-background-_1_-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/woman-with-arms-raised-standing-against-white-background-_1_-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/woman-with-arms-raised-standing-against-white-background-_1_-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/woman-with-arms-raised-standing-against-white-background-_1_-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/woman-with-arms-raised-standing-against-white-background-_1_-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/woman-with-arms-raised-standing-against-white-background-_1_-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Do We Reduce Noun Clauses?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Reducing noun clauses helps to create more concise sentences by eliminating unnecessary words and making writing more fluid. When two independent clauses share a common object, reducing one clause enhances clarity. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1148\"><strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1101\">Full Clause:<\/strong> &#8220;They didn\u2019t decide when they should leave.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1201\"><strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1163\">Reduced:<\/strong> &#8220;They didn\u2019t decide when to leave.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reduction simplifies writing, removing unnecessary words (e.g., <em>who, which, that<\/em>), and improves readability.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>When Can a Noun Clause Be Reduced?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A noun clause can be reduced when:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It functions as the object of a verb (direct object) or a complement.<\/li>\n<li>The subject of the main clause and the noun clause are the same.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methods_of_Reducing_Noun_Clauses\"><\/span><strong>Methods of Reducing Noun Clauses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>1. Using an Infinitive Phrase<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-reduce-noun-clause\/methods-of-reducing-noun-clauses-visual-selection\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-25606101\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25606101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Methods-of-Reducing-Noun-Clauses-visual-selection.webp\" alt=\"Methods-of-Reducing-Noun-Clauses-visual-selection\" width=\"737\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Methods-of-Reducing-Noun-Clauses-visual-selection.webp 737w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Methods-of-Reducing-Noun-Clauses-visual-selection-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Methods-of-Reducing-Noun-Clauses-visual-selection-150x107.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Methods-of-Reducing-Noun-Clauses-visual-selection-120x86.webp 120w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Methods-of-Reducing-Noun-Clauses-visual-selection-350x250.webp 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To reduce a noun clause to an infinitive phrase:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove the subordinating conjunction (<em>that, if, whether, how, when, where, why<\/em>).<\/li>\n<li>Change the verb phrase to an infinitive phrase (<em>to + verb<\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"689\"><strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"646\">Full Clause:<\/strong> &#8220;He told me that I should wait outside.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"736\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"704\">Reduced:<\/strong> &#8220;He told me to wait outside.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1099\"><strong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1060\">Full Clause:<\/strong> &#8220;He promised that he would help me.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1142\"><strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1114\">Reduced:<\/strong> &#8220;He promised to help me.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>2. Using a Gerund Phrase<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-reduce-noun-clause\/methods-of-reducing-noun-clauses-visual-selection-_1_\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-25606102\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25606102 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Methods-of-Reducing-Noun-Clauses-visual-selection-_1_.webp\" alt=\"Methods-of-Reducing-Noun-Clauses-visual-selection-_1_\" width=\"737\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Methods-of-Reducing-Noun-Clauses-visual-selection-_1_.webp 737w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Methods-of-Reducing-Noun-Clauses-visual-selection-_1_-300x227.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Methods-of-Reducing-Noun-Clauses-visual-selection-_1_-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To reduce a noun clause to a gerund phrase:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove the subordinating conjunction.<\/li>\n<li>Change the verb phrase to a gerund phrase (<em>verb + -ing<\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1314\">\n<p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1314\"><strong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1273\">Full Clause:<\/strong> &#8220;They suggested that we take a break.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1314\">\n<p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1314\"><strong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1329\">Reduced:<\/strong> &#8220;They suggested taking a break.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"768\"><strong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"719\">Full Clause:<\/strong> &#8220;She denied that she had cheated in the exam.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"820\"><strong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"783\">Reduced:<\/strong> &#8220;She denied cheating in the 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/E-BOOK-TOPICS-VOCABULARY-KITCHEN_compressed-1-3.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/E-BOOK-TOPICS-VOCABULARY-KITCHEN_compressed-1-3.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"0e7e808\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>E BOOK TOPICS VOCABULARY KITCHEN<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noun_Clauses_Reduced_Based_on_Their_Starting_Words\"><\/span><strong>Noun Clauses Reduced Based on Their Starting Words<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Reduction of Noun Clauses with Question Words!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Noun clauses that start with <em>what, when, <\/em><em>how, where, who, why,<\/em> etc., can often be reduced to an infinitive phrase. These clauses are usually governed by verbs such as <em>advise, agree, claim, decide, demand, hope, pretend, promise, ask,<\/em> and <em>say.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1148\"><strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1101\">Full Clause:<\/strong> &#8220;They didn\u2019t decide when they should leave.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1201\"><strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1163\">Reduced:<\/strong> &#8220;They didn\u2019t decide when to leave.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"996\"><strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"947\">Full Clause:<\/strong> &#8220;He explained how he could solve the problem.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1054\"><strong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1011\">Reduced:<\/strong> &#8220;He explained how to solve the problem.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Reduction of Noun Clauses with \u2018That\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>2.1 Reduction to an Infinitive Phrase<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Noun clauses introduced by the word &#8220;<em>that&#8221;<\/em> can be reduced to an infinitive phrase. The reduction involves removing the subject, auxiliary verb, and the word <em>that<\/em>, while converting the main verb to its infinitive form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"823\">\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"823\"><strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"784\">Full Clause:<\/strong> &#8220;Rahul promised that he would help me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"866\">\n<p data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"866\"><strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"838\">Reduced:<\/strong> &#8220;Rahul promised to help me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>2.2 Reduction to a Gerund Phrase<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Certain verbs (<em>acknowledge, admit, deny, insist, mention, propose, suggest<\/em>) allow reduction to a gerund phrase.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1096\">\n<p data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1096\"><strong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1052\">Full Clause:<\/strong> &#8220;He admitted that he had made a mistake.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1145\">\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1145\"><strong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1111\">Reduced:<\/strong> &#8220;He admitted making a mistake.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1205\">\n<p data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1205\"><strong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1165\">Full Clause:<\/strong> &#8220;She denied that she took the money.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1253\">\n<p data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1253\"><strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1220\">Reduced:<\/strong> &#8220;She denied taking the money.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Limitations of Noun Clause Reduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Not all noun clauses can be reduced. If reducing a noun clause results in an unnatural or unclear sentence, it is best to retain the full clause. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1288\"><strong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1247\">Full Clause:<\/strong> &#8220;I don\u2019t understand why we must wait.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1399\"><strong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1303\">Reduced:<\/strong> &#8220;I don\u2019t understand why to wait.&#8221; <em data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1397\">(Less common; some sentences sound awkward when reduced.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the reduction alters the meaning or sounds unnatural, it is best to avoid it. We have curated instances when it is best to <strong>avoid reducing noun clauses:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When more detail is needed:<\/strong> If there are noun clauses that provide necessary details or explanations that actually adds meaning to the sentence, it&#8217;s best to leave it as it is. Reduction can lead to unintelligible sentences. Check out this example:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Original:<\/strong> &#8220;The question is <strong>whether we should go to the dance.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;The question is our <strong>question<\/strong>.&#8221; (The sentence doesn&#8217;t make any sense)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is also applicable when the noun clause is necessary for clarity, or used for emphasis on certain ideas or opinions. Be careful while reducing and remember to weigh and analyse your options before making decisions. We don&#8217;t want your words to be meaningless!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Alternative Approaches for Difficult Reductions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When a noun clause is difficult to reduce, alternative methods can be used, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Original:<\/strong> &#8220;What you did was beyond our expectations.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced:<\/strong> &#8220;Your action was beyond our expectations.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noun_Clauses_To_reduce_or_to_keep_it\"><\/span><strong>Noun Clauses: To reduce or to keep it?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reducing noun clauses improves sentence clarity and conciseness, making writing more fluid and engaging. By converting noun clauses into phrases (gerunds or infinitives), eliminating unnecessary words, or restructuring sentences, you enhance both written and spoken communication, leading to more effective expression in English. The essential and sensible thing to do is to approach in a careful and detailed manner.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel like you need a certain platform to better understand noun clauses and the English grammar itself, enrol at our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/spoken-english-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spoken English course<\/a> for sessions with experts and top-notch materials. On that note, we suggest you to practice and experimenting with the reduction of noun clauses and see for yourself if it makes sense or not (literally!). This way noun clauses and their reducing will be essentially a part of your writing!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/spoken-english-course\/?utm_source=spoken-english&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=spoken-english-tricks-for-fluency-in-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master pronunciation and fluency with our Spoken English classes! 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