NOUN CLAUSE

A noun clause is a subordinate clause that functions as a noun; and it can be the subject, object of verb in the principal clause it depends on.

There are three kinds of noun clauses:

- That Clause is made from statement.

- Wh-question Clause is made from wh-question.

- Yes / No question Clause is made from yes/no question.

1) That Clause:

Subject + verb + that clause

Example:

- She said that she missed me.

- The problem is that no one answered the question.

2) Wh-question Clause: (Subordinator: who, when, what, where, why, how, whoever, whatever, wherever)

Subject + verb + object (subordinator + subject + verb + ...)

Example:

- She wants to ask where I live.

- I want to know how we can meet each other.

3) Yes / No question Clause: (Subordinator: whether (or not), if (or not)

Subject + verb + object (subordinator + subject + verb + ...)

Example:

- They ask whether I am happy or not.

- He wonders if she loves him or not.

a) Introductory Clause Verbs:

agree answer conclude notice realize think remind warn admit reply tell write assure promise mention convince show inform teach explain notify point out

b) Subjunctive Noun Clause: The verb in a dependent that-clause must be kept in the simple form after certain introductory clause verbs and adjectives indicating urgency and advisability.

Introductory Verbs and Adjectives:

Verbs	Adjectives
advice demand move recommend ask direct propose suggest command insist urge order	advisable essential necessary urgent important vital

Example:

- I advice him that he go to school.

- I suggest that they be not lazy.

- It is essential that everyone try hard to study English.

- It is necessary that our country have to take actions on drug and corruption.