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Noun Clause Connectors as Subject

Disusun Oleh :

Nama : Selima Peryuda

NPM : 180910237
Kode Kelas : 201-IG711-T2
Dosen : Tomi Arianto, S.S., M.A.

Business management
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Putera Batam University
2020

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 Foreword
All praise and thanks to God Almighty, because with His grace and guidance given I
was able to compile this paper. And hopefully the results of this paper can be useful
and become additional knowledge for all of us.

The paper that I made is based on what I saw and learned. From various existing
sources, I looked for the subject of discussion and observed that I contained the theme
"Noun Clause Connectors as Subject"

Happy reading and hopefully this paper can add insight and increase our sense of care
for those in our environment or outside our environment. But I also apologize if in
this paper there is writing that is not pleasing or there is something that is not in
accordance with the various opinions of various parties. Because humans are not free
from mistakes and mistakes.

Terima Kasih

Batam, December 2020

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 Table of Contents
Foreword.....................................................................................................2
CHAPTER I................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................4
1.1 Background...........................................................................................4
1.2 Formulation of the problem..................................................................4
1.3 Destination............................................................................................4
CHAPTER II..............................................................................................5
DISCUSSION.............................................................................................5
2.1 Definition of noun clause.....................................................................5
2.2 Noun clause function............................................................................6
2.3 Noun clause formula.............................................................................6
2.4 Conjunctions used in noun clause........................................................8
a. Relative Pronoun Subject.......................................................................8
b. Relative pronoun object..........................................................................8
c. Relative adverb.......................................................................................8
d. Relatively possessive..............................................................................9
2.5 Noun clause examples..........................................................................9
CHAPTER III...........................................................................................10
CLOSING.................................................................................................10
3.1 Conclusion..........................................................................................10
REFERENCES.........................................................................................11

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 CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
In English, there is a sentence structure that replaces a noun, namely the Noun
Clause. So that a noun is not mentioned directly but through the Noun Clause. So this
time the speaker will write about the noun clause.

1.2 Formulation of the problem

1. So that students are able to understand the meaning of the Noun Clause
2. So that students are able to understand the function of the Noun Clause
3. So that students are able to understand the structure used in the form of Noun
Clause

1.3 Destination
1. What is meant by Noun Clause?
2. What are the functions of Noun Clause?
3. Examples of functions of the Noun Clause?

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 CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION
2.1 Definition of noun clause
Noun clause is a clause (a combination of two or more words consisting of
Subject and Verb but not yet forming a perfect sentence) which functions as a noun
(noun) so that it can function both as the subject and object of the sentence. Noun
clause answers what questions (What), With regard to verbs, noun clauses usually
start with That, what, how, however, why, whether, and whoever.
In discussing the noun clause we are also introduced to the main sentence and clauses.
The parent sentence in the noun clause is similar to the main sentence which consists
of S + V + (O + A). While clauses in the noun clause are sentences that replace the
position of the noun in the subject, object and adverb of the main sentence and are
usually preceded by a conjunction.

Noun Clause is a clause that replaces a noun or noun. Because it functions as a

noun, it can be replaced with the pronoun "it".
Noun Clause function
In sentences, nouns function as:
1. Subject = English is interesting.
2. Object = I am reading a novel.
3. Noun object = He is waiting for a bus.
If the subject and object of the sentence consist of several words which have their
own subject and predicate, it is called a Noun Clause. So Noun Clause has the same
function as noun.
Noun Clause can be started with Noun Clause markers in the form of Question words,
if or whether and that.
a. Question word
What (ever), what (time, kind, day, etc), who, whose, which, whom, where,
when, how (long, far, many times, etc).
b. If or whether
Usually used for the answer sentence to the yes-no question or report speech from
the question.
c. That
Usually that clause is used in mental activity. The words that are usually followed
by that include assume, believe, dream, hope, know, think, hope, learn, predict.
Example of the Noun Clause Function:
1. Noun Clause as Subject
a. What they talking about makes me confused.
b. Where she lives is not my concern.
c. Whoever will attend to the seminar tomorrow has to cpme on time.
d. Whether (whether) you want to join or not is not important for us
2. Noun Clause as Object
a. She doesn't understand whatever our teacher explains.
b. We don't know when the test will begin
c. I haven't decided where I will continue mya study
d. He hope that they will accept his application

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 3. Noun Clause as Object of preposition
a. They are talking about who will be the best student in our class
b. I am still waiting for what you will give to me
c. You must pay attention to what I am going to say.

2.2 Noun clause function

Basically, the noun clause is nominal so that it can function as both subject and
object.
1. Subject of sentence (Subject of sentence)
What megan wrote surprised her family.
2. The object of a transitive verb (object of a transitive verb).
He didn't realize that the stove was off.
3. Object of preposition
Josephine is not responsible for what alex decided to do.
4. Complementary subjects (subject complement)
Carlie's problem was that she didn't do the wash.
5. Adjective Complement
The group is very happy that meg returned home.

2.3 Noun clause formula

Noun clauses usually come in 2 formats:
1. An interrogative sentence
Note: even though the form is an interrogative sentence, the format of the
sentence is still in the form of a question because it is a clause. In the sentence I don't
care who you are, not who are you I know is the main sentence. And who you are is a
clause.
a. Question word (question word)
Which includes question words are: what, when, where, who, why, and how.
Example:
· I know what you did last summer.
· You sould know when you have to go.
· I parked my car where you waited me yesterday.
· Mr. Jhon is the man who murders this man.
· I don't know why you said goodbye.
· This the way how to fix the problem we face.
b. If / whether
The two words in this case mean "what". This word is used for question words with
yes or no answers. Whether is used for formal situations while If is for non-formal.
Example:
· Has she got married?
I don't know if she has got married for along this time.
· Did you call me last week?
I forget whether I called you or not last week, that's been a long time I can't
remember.
Positive yes-no question:
Will you visit them?
· I do not know whether you will visit them.
· I do not know if you will visit them.

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 Negative yes-no question:
Do you want it?
· I do not know whether or not you want it
· I do not know if you want it or not

2. Statement (question)
Noun clause in the form of a question is always preceded by that which means "that".
This noun clause is usually preceded by a main sentence with verbs such as: assume,
believe, discover, dream, guess, hear, hope, know, learn, notice, predict, prove,
realize, suppose, suspect and think.
Example:
· I believe that I can prove that I am not guillty in this case.
· You must realize that you don't deserve to marry her. She comes from a rich family,
and you are not.

As discussed in the noun clause example, there is a formula that applies when the
noun clause becomes an object, namely:
S + V + kata tanya (when, where, why, how, what, why) + S + V
2. S + V + that + S + V
3. S + V + if/ whether + S + V

To make the use of the above formulas clearer, let's look at the following examples:

S + V + kata tanya + S + V
1. We don’t know for sure who knocked the door last night.
2. Can you tell me which bus goes to down town?
3. You have to choose what kind of movie we will see this week end
4. Ayu is wondering who left a flower in her desk.
5. Diana is the only one who knows where his father is
6. The focus of our study is how we can pass the final exam
7. Do you know who the actor for this drama is?
8. They wonder how long they should study it
9. She can do whatever she want on this week end
10. Please tell me who left this books in my drawer

S + V + that + S + V
1. The reason we were late is that we was waiting the bus too long
2. I hope that you enjoy your holiday
3. I didn’t realize that you no longer stay with your family
4. Budi forget that his mother is birthday today
5. My boss said that I am a good worker
6. The teacher afraid that the student will not pass the final exam
7. Jerry told me that he was going to be late
8. I know that the movie will start soon
9. I believe that she will be a good singer someday
10. I know that Martha studied very well

S + V + if/ whether + S + V
1. Do you know whether our teacher is coming?

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2. Do you know whether there is traditional market here?
3. I am not sure if he will come to the party
4. Liz can’t decide whether to go on diet or not
5. I don’t know whether she will come or not
6. Richard asked me whether I had ever been to Japan
7. Ray should go to Jakarta if he will continue his study
8. They discussed whether they should go to down town today
9. I am sure if he will come back to this city soon
10. She insist to go whether her husband go with her or not

2.4 Conjunctions used in noun clause

a. Relative Pronoun Subject
 Who (person)
 Which (non person)
 · What
 How many + countable nouns
 How much + uncountable noun
Conjunctions such as who, which and what should not be replaced with "that".
b. Relative pronoun object
 Whom (person)
 · What
 Which (non person)
 How many + countable nouns
 How much + uncountable noun
Conjunctions such as who, which and what should not be replaced with
"that".
c. Relative adverb
 When (time)
 Where (place)
d. Relatively possessive
 · Whose
Relative statement
· Why
e. That (that)
 · It
 · Whether
 · How

2.5 Noun clause examples

Example sentences are examples of climates that include a noun clause:
 That some children really need specific treatments is very reasonable
 The economical expert have tried to pupose the goverment can overcome the
monetery crisis
 Who speaks english well can go abroad
 I wonder what will happen with us
The “that” conjunction can be removed if the noun clause is located in the object
Example:

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 "I know that he failed the exam" if the conjunction "that" is removed, it becomes
"I know he failed the exam".

Example of a Noun Clause as an object:

"I know you lie to me". "You lie to me" is a combination of several words
containing subject (you), verb (lie) and even object (me), but it cannot be said to be a
perfect sentence because its position in the sentence is the object of the sentence "I
know". Look at the picture below:
1. I know his beautiful voice.
2. I know whose beautiful voice it is.
Examples of Noun Clause as a subject:
1. His singing is very beautiful.
2. What he sings is very beautiful.
"His singing" in the first example is a noun. The noun can be replaced by "what
he sings" which is a noun clause, which is a substitute clause for the subject.
Meanwhile, "his beautiful voice" is a noun that can be replaced with "whose beautiful
voice it is" which is a noun clause, which is an object substitute clause.

Question Words Used in Noun Clause

Question words can be used in Noun Clause. The question words are: when, why,
who, how, whom, what, which, and whose.

Question Noun Clause

When do you go? I do not know when you go.
Where are they? I do not know where they are
Where do you come from? I do not know where you come from.
Why does she come here? I do not know why she comes here.
Who is she? I do not know who she is.
How is she? I do not know how she is.
What do you think I do not know what you think.
Whose book is it? I do not know whose book it is.
Whom you met last night? I do not know whom you met last night.
Which bag do you like? I do not know which bag you like.

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 CHAPTER III
CLOSING
3.1 Conclusion
Noun Clause is a clause that occupies and replaces the noun position in the main
sentence. And can function as subject, object or adverb in the main sentence. Noun
clause answers the question what (What), which is related to the verb, the noun clause
is usually started with That, what, how, however, why, whether, and whoever.

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 REFERENCES
http://08lilla1996.blogspot.com/2016/03/noun-clause.html?m=1
http://anniealza.blogspot.com/2018/04/makalah-noun-clause.html?m=1
https://azbahasainggris.com/contoh-noun-clause-sebagai-object

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