Noun Clause
Noun clause is does the work of a
noun is a sentences or phrase, it is a group of words containing a subject and
a finite verb of it’s own. Some rules: noun clause usually begin with words
like how.
1.
Function:
·
A noun clause can be a subject of a verb.
Example: What Justin did shocked his friend.
·
A noun clause can be an object of a verb.
Example: Selena’s friend didn’t know
that she couldn’t sing.
·
A noun clause can be an object of a preposition.
Example: Zyan is not responsible for
what Nial did.
·
A noun clause (but not a noun) can be an adjective complement.
Example: Everybody is sad that Demi
drowned.
2.
Uses
of Noun Clause:
·
After some verbs and adjectives
·
To include a question in a statement (embedded
questions)
·
To report what someone has said or asked.
3.
There
are Three Types Of Noun Clause:
A. Noun
clauses with that
Noun clause with that can be used with all verbs
mentioned except wonder.
Example: I think that this book will be
interesting.
The word that can be often be
omitted. However it can not be omitted if it is in the subject position.
B. Noun
clause with WH-word
They have statement word
order, even when they occur within questions
Wh+subject+verb
Example: - I wonder how he feels today.
- Where
I put my book is a mystery.
C. Noun
clause with if and whether
Are often followed by or not.
They are often used in statements that express
uncertainly.
