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Noun Clause


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.

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Analytical Exposition


Analytical Exposition
Definiton
·   Exposition is a text that elaborates the writer’s idea about the phenomenon surrounding. It’s social function is to persuade the reader that the idea is important matter.
·   Examining or liking to examine things very carefully (Cambridge).

Purpose of Analytical Exposition
·   To attempt to persuade the reader to reader or believe something by presenting one side of the argument.
·   To reveal the readers that something is the important case.

Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition

1.  Thesis            : Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s position.
2.  Arguments   : Explaining the arguments to support the writer’s position.
3.  Reiteration   : Restating the writer’s position.

Language Feature of Analytical Exposition

1.  Focus on generic human and non-human participants, (e.g. : car, pollution, leaded petrol car)
2.  Use abstract noun, (e.g. : policy, government)
3.  Use of relational processes, (e.g. : It is important)
4.  Modal verbs, (e.g. : we must preserve)
5.  Connective or use of internal conjunction to state argument, (e.g. : first, secondly, then, finally)
6.  Evaluative language, (e.g. : important, valuable, trustworthy, etc.)
7.  Giving reasons through causal  conjunction, (e.g. : so, thus, therefore, hence)
8.  Use of present tense
9.  Passive sentence

The Difference of Analytical and Hortatory Exposition
 
Text
Definition
Purpose
Generic Structure
Analytical Exposition
Exposition is a text that elaboration the writer’s idea about the phenomenon surrounding. It’s social function is to persuade the reader that the idea is important matter.
To reveal to readers that something is the important case.
·      Thesis ( I personally think, In my opinion, I believe, etc).
·      Arguments, (First, Second, Furthermore, In addition, the last, etc).
·      Reiteration (In my conclusion, Based on the arguments above).
Hortatory Exposition
Hortatory exposition is a text which represent the attempt of the writer to have the addressee do something or act in certain way.
To persuade the readers that something should or should not be done.
·      Thesis ( I personally think, In my opinion, I believe, etc).
·      Arguments, (First, Second, Furthermore, In addition, the last, etc).
·      Recommendation (should, should not, ought to, ought not to, etc).

Example Text:

 
Cars Should Be Banned

 
Thesis
Cars should be banned in the city. As we all know, cars create pollution, and cause a lot of road deaths and other accidents.

Argument 1
Firstly, cars, as we all know, contribution to the most of the pollution in the world. Cars emit a deadly gas that causes illness such as bronchritis, lung cancer, and ‘triggers’ off asthma. Some of these illnesses are so bad that people can die from them.

Argument 2
secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander everywhere and cars commonly hit pedestrains in the city, which causes them to die. Cars today are our roads biggest killers.

Argument 3
Thirdly, cars are very noisy. If you live in the city, you may find it hard to sleep at night, or concentrate on your homework, and especially talk to someone.

Reiteration
In conclusion, cars should be benned from the city for the reason listed.

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