NOUN CLAUSE? APA ITU? #nounclause

Summary

In this video, viewers are introduced to the concept of noun clauses in English grammar. The presenter explains what noun clauses are, their structure, and how they function in sentences. Noun clauses are explained as dependent clauses that act as nouns, performing roles such as subject, object, or object of preposition. The video covers how noun clauses are formed, including the use of question words, 'if' or 'whether', and 'that'. With examples and simple explanations, the video aims to make the complex topic of noun clauses accessible to learners.

Takeaways

• 😀 Noun clauses are dependent clauses that function as nouns within a sentence, and cannot stand alone.
• 😀 A noun clause can act as a subject, object, or object of a preposition in a sentence.
• 😀 Noun clauses are typically introduced by markers such as question words (What, Why, When, etc.), 'if', 'whether', or 'that'.
• 😀 When using question words to form noun clauses, they are followed by the subject and then the verb (e.g., 'I forget what I will buy').
• 😀 The structure of a noun clause formed from question words eliminates auxiliary verbs, as seen in 'I forget what I will buy' instead of 'what will I buy'.
• 😀 Common mistake: Independent clauses (e.g., 'What will I buy?') cannot be directly inserted into a sentence without modification.
• 😀 The word 'that' is another common marker for noun clauses, typically indicating that something follows as an object or complement in the sentence.
• 😀 Noun clauses can act as objects in sentences (e.g., 'She didn’t tell me why she was late').
• 😀 A noun clause can also serve as an object of a preposition (e.g., 'I’m not interested in what she was talking about').
• 😀 To form noun clauses from yes/no questions, use 'if' or 'whether' to replace 'do/does/did' and form a dependent clause (e.g., 'I want to know if you can help me').

Q & A

What is a noun clause?

A noun clause is a dependent clause that functions as a noun in a sentence. It can act as a subject, object, or object of a preposition.

How does a noun clause differ from a regular clause?

A regular clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a noun clause cannot stand alone and is always dependent on the main clause to provide complete meaning.

What are the common markers that introduce noun clauses?

Common markers for noun clauses include question words (e.g., What, Why, Who), 'if', 'whether', and 'that'. These markers help to introduce the noun clause in a sentence.

Can a noun clause function as the subject of a sentence? Give an example.

Yes, a noun clause can function as the subject of a sentence. Example: 'What he did yesterday was embarrassing.' Here, 'What he did yesterday' is the subject.

How do noun clauses function as objects in sentences?

Noun clauses can act as objects, typically following a verb in a sentence. Example: 'She didn’t tell me why she was late.' 'Why she was late' is the object of the verb 'tell'.

What role do noun clauses play as objects of prepositions? Provide an example.

Noun clauses can act as objects of prepositions, following prepositional phrases. Example: 'I’m interested in what you said.' Here, 'what you said' is the object of the preposition 'in'.

How is a noun clause formed with a question word?

A noun clause with a question word (such as What, Why, or Who) follows the structure: question word + subject + verb. For example, 'I forget what I will buy.'

What is the correct order of words when a noun clause starts with a question word?

When a noun clause starts with a question word, the structure is: question word + subject + verb. For example, 'I forget what I will buy' is correct, but 'I forget what will I buy' is incorrect.

How is the marker 'that' used in noun clauses?

The marker 'that' introduces a noun clause that provides additional information or explains a fact. Example: 'I can see that you understand my opinion.'

What is the role of 'if' or 'whether' in forming noun clauses?

'If' or 'whether' are used in noun clauses that stem from yes/no questions. They replace the question marker and create a noun clause. Example: 'I want to know if you can help me.'