Tugas Softskill - Noun Clause

NOUN CLAUSE

Noun Clause is the dependent clause that functions asa noun (a noun). This noun clause can function as thesubject or object in a clause or phrase. Because offunctioning as a noun, then it can be replaced with thepronoun "it".

Examples:

·         I forgot the fact. (noun)

·         I forgot it. (pronoun)

·         I forgot that the fact was very important. (noun clause)

Functions and examples of Noun Clause

1. Noun clause as subject sentence (subject of asentence).

Example sentence:

-          What you said doesn’t convince me at all.

-          What the salesman has said is untrue.

-          That the world is round is a fact.

2. Noun clause as a transitive verb object (the object of a transitive verb).

Example sentence:

-          I know what you mean.

-          Please tell me what happened.

-          I don’t understand what he is talking about.

3. Noun clause as object preposition (object of apreposition)

Example sentence:

-          Please listen to what your teacher is saying.

-          Be careful of what you’re doing.

4.    Noun clause sebagai pelengkap (complement)

 Contoh kalimat:

-          This is what I want.

-          That is what you need.

5. Noun clause as granting additional description (anoun in apposition)

Example sentence:

-          The idea that people can live without oxygen is unreasonable.

-          The fact that Adam always comes late doesn’t surprise me.

NOTE:

Clauses that are in bold in the example sentence above is a noun clause in which its function is as a noun/noun (a noun).