The Noun
Clause
In this unit, you will learn some of
the basic functions of noun clauses. As the name suggests, noun clauses do not
modify as adverbial and adjective clauses do, but noun clauses fungtion as
nouns. Like nouns they are used as subject of a verb, object of a verb, object
of a preposition, subjective complement and appositive. The following are some
of the clauses signals or introductory words for noun clauses:
that
which how many
how long
who
whom
whatever whichever
whose
what
whenever whoever
where
why now
often how soon
when
how how
old how far
whether, etc.
Noun clauses are
defined as subordinate or dependent clauses formed by a subordinating conjunction
followed by a clause. Noun clauses perform nominal functions, or functions prototypically
performed by noun phrases. Noun Clauses as Subjects. The first grammatical function that noun
clauses can perform is the subject. Subjects are defined as words, phrases, and
clauses that perform the action of or act upon the predicate. For example, the
following italicized noun clauses function as subjects.
Formula:
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Conjunction + S + Predicate +
……. (Object)
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That + subject + verb (+
complement)
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Wh-word + subject + verb ( +
complement)
Fungsi Noun Clause
Berikut adalah contoh kalimat dari setiap fungsi
noun clause.
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Fungsi
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Contoh Noun Clause dalam Kalimat
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What she cooked
was delicious.
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That today is his birthday
is not right.
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Subject complement
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The fact is that
she is smart and dilligent.
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A teacher must be whoever is patient.
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Object of a Verb
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Diana believes that
her life will be happier.
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I want to know how
Einstein thought.
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The girl comes from where many people there live in poverty.
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He will attend the party with whichever fits to his body.
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Noun clause
as the subject of a verb:
- That
frustration and anxiety may be the cause of some violent acts is the lawyer`s defense for
his client. (The noun clause in boldface is used as the subject of the
verb `is.`)
- That he
is insane needs
no proof. (The noun clause in boldface is used as subject of the verb
`needs`.)
- What he
does is
none of your business. (The noun clause in boldface is used as subject of
the verb `is`.)
Noun clause as the object of a verb:
- He said
that emotional problems can also cause violent acts. (The noun
clause in boldface is used as object of the verb `said`.)
In a `that` noun clause used
as object in a sentence the clause signal `that` may be omitted. Note
these examples:
- He said
(that) emotional problems can also cause violent acts.
- He
stated (that) he was innocent.
- He told
me (that) he was at home the whole day.
2. He forgot where he had put the
knife. (The noun clause in boldface is used as object of the verb
`forgot`.)
3. He has not decided whether or not
he will bring the case to court. (The noun clause in boldface is used as
object of the negative verb `has not decided`.)
Noun clause as a subjective
complement:
- His
problem is that he cannot produce evidence against her. (The noun
clause in boldface is used as complement of the verb `is`.)
- The
prisoner is what he appears to be. (The noun clause in boldface is
used as complement of the verb `is`.)
- The
winner was whoever gould answer the question. (The noun clause in
boldface is used as complement of the verb `was`.)
Noun clause
as an appositive:
- The
fact, that he could not prove his alibi, was strong evidence
against him. (The noun clause in boldface is used in apposition to the
noun `fact`.)
- One
problem, that is of his mental instability, will be hard to deal
with. (The noun clause in boldface is used in apposition to the noun
`problem`.)
- The
question, whether or not he could win the case, is still up in the
air. (The noun clause in boldface is used in apposition to the noun
`question`.)
Noun clause
as the object of a preposition:
- He is
looking forward to what the members of the jury will decide. (The
noun clause in boldface is used as objegt of the preposition `to`.)
- The
lady was worried about whether or not the insurance company would pay
for her damaged car. (The noun clause in boldface is used as object of
the preposition `about`.)
Contoh Kalimat Noun Clouse
1.
That Mrs. July is a good Doctor
2.
The truth is that Gina was not very smart
3.
That the planet Earth is round is
well known
4.
Can you tell me if Nisa is here?
5.
We are all afraid that the final exam will be difficult
6.
The fact that Doni always comes late doesn’t surprise me
7.
She suggested that I read the book
8.
Boby told me that he had finished breakfast
9.
They always work hard to accomplish what they want
10. He wants to learn about whatever is
interesting
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