PAPER

MULTIPLE NOUN CLAUSES

Lecturer : R. R. Mardiana Yulianti S.S., M.Pd

Group name 3 :

Arianti Kumala Sari 231010504011

Dinda Amelia 231010504157

Nurcahaya Olivya M 231010504291

Risma Afriyani 231010504746

Class: 02SMJP034

Day : Monday, Room 328B

S1 Management Study Program

Faculty of Economics and Business

Pamulang University

2024
 PREFACE

First of all, thanks to Allah SWT because of the help of Allah, writer finished
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE ...................................................................................................... i

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................... ii

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION................................................................... 1

1.1 Background .......................................................................................... 1

1.2 Formulation Of The Problem ............................................................... 1
1.3 Objective .............................................................................................. 1

CHAPTER II DISCUSSION......................................................................... 2

2.1 Definition of Noun Clause ................................................................... 2

2.2 Patterns and Functions of Noun Clauses .............................................. 2
2.3 Noun Clause Types and Examples ....................................................... 4
2.4 Noun Clause Summarization ................................................................ 7
2.5 The Other Points/Exceptions ................................................................ 8

CHAPTER III CLOSING ............................................................................. 11

3.1 Conclusion ........................................................................................... 11

3.2 Suggestions .......................................................................................... 11

BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................... 12

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 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

English is a universal language that is used and learned by all countries in

the world. When someone has just learned English, they may be confused in
understanding English verbs. Verb in English has a verb definition. Just like
Indonesian, English also knows the names of verbs or verbs. Of course in one
sentence it has one verb. Because the requirements of a sentence or sentence
are atleast consisting of a subject and a verb. There is a subject (perpetrator)
and there is a verb (verb or activity) carried out by the actor/subject. Learning
about the Noun Clause is the first step in grammar research just as learning
letters is the first step in becoming able to read and write. From studying the
Noun Clause we begin to understand the use or function of words and how
words join together to make meaningful communication. To understand what
a part of speech is you have to understand the idea of putting similar things into
a group or category.

1.2 Formulation Of The Problem

1. What is noun clause?

2. What patterns and functions of noun clauses?

3. What are the types and examples of noun clauses?

4. How to summarize noun clauses?

5. Are there any other points/exceptions to noun clauses?

1.3 Objective

From the problems above, the author certainly aims to explain or explain
these points, according to the knowledge we have obtained, both from source
books and from our teachers. Hopefully everything will benefit us. If there are
errors in writing or words in this paper, the author apologizes profusely.

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 CHAPTER II

DISCUSSION

2.1 Definition of Noun Clause

A noun clause is a clause that functions as a noun and occupies the

position of subject, object, or object of preposition in a complex sentence. The
noun clause will act as a dependent clause (subordinate clause), while the other
part will function as an independent clause (parent clause). Noun clauses can
be exemplified with sentences like the one below.

They finally bought bikes. (noun)

They finally bought mountain bikes. (noun phrase)

They finally bought what they wanted. (noun clause)

Independent clause : They finally bought

Dependent clause : what he wanted (noun clause)

What he wanted (noun clause) functions as the object of the bought (verb)
independent clause.

From the example above, it can be seen that the noun clause has the role
of a dependent clause and has one of its functions as the object (of verb) of the
independent clause.

2.2 Patterns and Functions of Noun Clauses

The patterns and functions of noun clauses are as follows :

1. Subject

who/what + verb + (object) + (adverb)

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 who : person

what : non person

Example :

I know the boy.

He lost the key. (subject, person = who)

I know who lost the key. (noun clause)

The book is mind blowing.

It is in your hand. (subject, non person = what)

What is in your hand is mind blowing. (noun clause)

2. Object

whom/what + subject + verb + (adverb)

whom : person

what : non person

Example :

Everyone is curious about the girl.

He falls in love with her. (object, person = whom)

Everyone is curious about whom he falls in love with. (noun clause)

Tourists really want to see komodos.

They are endemic to East Nusa Tenggara. (object, non person = what)

Tourists really want to see what are endemic to East Nusa Tenggara.

(noun clause)

3. Adverb

when/where/why/how + subject + verb + (object)

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 when : time

where : place

why : reason

how : manner

Example :

The day is Sunday

We will head to New York on the day (adverb, time = when)

When we will head to New York is Sunday. (noun clause)

The hotel is located in the heart of the city

You will stay in the hotel (adverb, place = where)

Where you will stay is located in the heart of the city. (noun clause)

I don’t know why I like it

I don’t know how he will deal with four seasons. (noun clause)

4. Fact

that/the fact that + subject + verb

Example :

I remember (the fact) that Eric ever told me so

He told me that he hoped to work in Australia

(The fact) that the university is excellent in social sciences proves true

Despite the fact that it was raining, they continued to play.

2.3 Noun Clause Types and Examples

Here are the types and examples of noun clauses in English :

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 1. Statement
Noun clauses that come from statement sentences begin with the
conjunction "that" or "the fact that". Both mean that. If this type is
positioned as the object of the sentence, the conjuction can be reduced or
omitted. However, if it is the subject, the reduction cannot be done.
Example:

He said (that) he would call me back. (sentence object)

That he would call me back is still uncertain. (subject sentence)

In relation to the use of that and the fact that, some verbs can only use that,
while others can use both.

certain verbs + that

admit assure complai confess foretel predict reply write

n l

(dis)agre ask add relate hint proclai say threate

e m n

allege aver boast declare inform promise state tell

announc answe claim deny notify remark swear teach

e r

argue admit explain persuad remind shout whispe assert

e r

convince pray report warn wonde

r

certain verbs + that/the fact that

acknowledge convince feel grant prove see

appear decide find out guess propose seem

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arrange discover forget hear notice question

ascertain command estimate hold realize stipulate

assume calculate expect hope order recall

believe care dream demand determine understand

beg demonstrate imagine pretend reckon surmise

conceive doubt imply percieve recommend suggest

conclude fancy mean learn remember think

consider fear mind presume reveal trust

2. Question
Noun clauses can be formed from question sentences. The type of
question will determine the conjunction used. In general, questions can be
divided into two, namely yes-no question and WH question. Below are the
question types and their conjunctions.

Yes-no question If/whether

Question : Do you like cycling?

Noun clause : if/whether you like cycling

Example : I wonder if/whether you like cycling.

WH question Who, whom, what, where, when, why, how

Question : How did you get there?

Noun clause : how you got there

Example : How you got there surprises anyone.

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 3. Request (subjunctive)
In English, a noun clause can take the form of a command (request
or subjunctive). This is characterized by a verb meaning command, followed
by the conjunction that and an infinitive verb.

Example :

He suggested (that) I bring the map.

The director requested (that) the yearly report be finished in a week.

Verbs that express commands include :

certain verbs + that + S + infinitive

advise beg decree forbid move prefer recommend require

ask command demand insist order propose request suggest

4. Exclamation
Apart from commands, noun clauses can also be used to express
exclamation. To exclaim using a noun clause, there are two conjunctions
that can be used, namely what and how. Both can mean "how" or "how
much".
What What + a/an + N/NP + S + V
Sentence : He is a brillint student.
Noun clause : What a brilliant student he is!
How How + adj/adv + S + V
Sentence : He did it well.
Noun clause : How well he did it!

2.4 Noun Clause Summarization

Noun clause summarization can be done in two ways, as follows.

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 1. Omitting
Omitting is a way of summarizing by removing conjunctions. This method
applies to the conjunctions that and whether.

that/whether + S + V

Example :

I know that his data is falsified.

I know his data is falsified.

I don’t know whether I can come to class or not.

I don’t know I can come to class or not.

2. Abridgment

Abridgment is a way of summarizing by removing the subject and

changing the verb form to infinitive (to + V1). This method can only be done
if the subject between the independent clause and dependent clause is the
same.

Conj + S + V

Example :

I know what I should do.

I know what to do.

She really knows how she must cook well.

She really knows how to cook well.

2.5 The Other Points/Exceptions

In addition to the general rules for forming compound noun clauses, there
are some other points or exceptions that need to be noted, including :

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1. Noun Order : In general, the order of the nouns in a compound noun clause
is not very important. However, there are cases where a certain order can
change the meaning, for example "books and pencils" vs "pencils and
books".

2. Grammatical Alignment : The nouns in a compound clause must be

grammatically aligned, e.g. in terms of number (singular or plural) and case.
Misalignment can lead to grammatical errors.

3. Ellipsis : In some cases, one of the nouns in a compound clause can be

omitted if the context is clear. For example, "books, pencils, and erasers"
can be shortened to "books, pencils, and (erasers)".

4. Distribution of Modifiers : Modifiers such as adjectives or prepositional

phrases can be distributed to all the nouns in a compound clause or only to
certain nouns, depending on the context and the meaning to be conveyed.

5. Predicate Coordination : If compound clauses have the same predicate, the

predicate is written only once and can be coordinated with the nouns.

Here are sample sentences for each point or exception :

1. Nominal Order :

 "Books and pencils on the table."

 "Pencils and books on the table." (Different order, may change the
meaning)

2. Grammatical Alignment :

 "Books, pencils, and erasers on the table."

 "Books, pencils, and erasers on the table." (Alignment of quantity)

3. Ellipsis :

 "I bought books, pencils, and erasers."

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  "I bought books, pencils, and (erasers)." (One of the nouns is omitted)

4. Distribution Modifiers :

 "A thick book, a red pencil, and a big eraser on the table."

 "A book and a red pencil, and a big eraser on the table." (Modifiers
for some nouns only)

5. Predicate Coordination :

 "Mom bought books, pencils, and erasers."

 "Mom bought and brought books, pencils, and erasers." (The predicate
"bought" is coordinated)

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 CHAPTER III

CLOSING

3.1 Conclusion

Multiple noun clauses are noun clauses that appear simultaneously in one
sentence. These noun clauses are usually connected by conjunctions such as
"that", "whether", "if", "why", "when", "where", "who", "whom", "whose",
"which", and "what". The use of multiple noun clauses allows us to convey
complex and detailed information in one sentence. These noun clauses can
function as subject, object, or complement in the sentence. The use of multiple
noun clauses requires special attention to the sentence structure to keep it clear
and easy to understand. Multiple noun clauses are often found in academic,
scientific, or formal texts that require detailed and comprehensive information
delivery. A good understanding of multiple noun clauses can help improve
effective writing and language skills.

3.2 Suggestions

1. Use multiple noun clauses selectively and as necessary. Don't overuse them,
as they can make sentences too long and complex.

2. Keep the sentence structure clear and easy to understand. Avoid using
multiple noun clauses that make the sentence too complicated.

3. Use appropriate conjunctions to connect clauses, such as "that", "whether",

"if", etc. This will help clarify the relationship between clauses.

4. Pay attention to the use of punctuation marks, such as commas, to separate

between clauses. This will help the reader understand the sentence structure.

5. Make sure each noun clause provides relevant information and supports the
overall meaning of the sentence.

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 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Baehaqi, Imam. 2005. Pratical English Grammar. Yogyakarta : Pustaka Pelajar.

Riyanto, Slamet. Emilia dan Leila. 2013. A handbook of English Grammar.

Yogyakarta : Pustaka Pelajar.

https://englishplusplus.id/noun-clause/

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