CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

A. Background

When we talk about the grammar of a language that comes to our mind is how to arrange the words contained in the language into a series of meaningful, which can be understood by both the speakers and the hearing. Therefore, learning grammar in English is to learn how to use the word in a standard sentence patterns in English. Noun Clauses is one of the grammar in the English language, which is very important to make a raw sentence in the English language, therefore we are here as a paper presenter will try to discuss about Noun Clauses.

B. Formulation of the problem

Based on the above background, the author tries to formulate the problem as follows : 1. What is defined of noun clauses? 2. What are the types of noun clauses?

C. Purpose

As for the purpose of this paper is as follows : 1. Knowing definition of noun clauses. 2. Knowing types of noun clauses.

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CHAPTER II DISCUSSION

NOUN CLAUSES

A. Definition of Noun Clauses A noun clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. A noun clause is a dependent clause and cannot stand alone as a sentence, In a noun clause, the full subject and predicate are retained. The noun clause fills the same position and serves the same function as noun. So, it can be concluded that noun clause is a dependent clause that has function as a subject, object, or complement.

Pattern of Noun Clause :

S + V + Conj + S + V

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B. Fonction of Noun Clauses

A noun clause can be a subject of a verb: What Billy did shocked his friends. A noun clause can be an object of a verb: Billys friends didnt know that he couldnt swim. A noun clause can be a subject complement: Billys mistake was that he refused to take lessons. A noun clause can be an object of a preposition: Mary is not responsible for what Billy did. A noun clause (but not a noun) can be an adjective complement: Everybody is sad that Billy drowned.

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C. Type of Noun Clauses Noun Clauses That Preceded by Question Words Noun clauses that preceded by question words are usually used to answer a question. The following examples should better explain this. Q:Where does Sarik Live?. A: I dont know where Sarik lives. Where Sarik lives is a noun clause. We can answer this question without a noun clause by saying the following. I dont know Sariks address. The noun phrase, Sariks address, replaces with the noun clause, where Sarik lives. Noun Clauses That Preceded by Whether or If Noun clauses that preceded by whether or if are used to answer yes/no type questions. Whether and if are usually interchangeable. The following examples should better explain this. Q:Does Judy own a Honda? A: I dont know if Judy owns a Honda. if Judy owns a Honda is a noun clause. We could answer this question without a noun clause by saying the following. I dont know the answer. In this case, the noun phrase, the answer, replaces the noun clause, if Judy owns a Honda. Noun Clauses That Preceded by That Noun clauses that preceded by that are used to answer questions in which person who is answering is thinking, giving an opinion, or using a mental activity verb. The following examples should better explain this. Q: Do you know the location of an ATM? A: I believe that there is an ATM in the supermarket. that there is an ATM in the supermarket is a noun clause. Most of the time, native speakers will drop the word that.

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CHAPTER III CLOSING

A. Summary

Noun Clauses is a dependent clause that has function as a subject, object, or complement. Type of noun clause : o Noun clauses that preceded by word question o Noun clauses that preceded by if or whether o Noun clauses that preceded by that

B. Suggestion

So this paper we made in hopes to have value to the readers in general and in particular for the writer himself. We realize there are still many shortcomings in the preparation of this paper for the We please critics and suggestions. Thank you.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Wren and Martin. 1990. High School English Grammar And Composition. New Delhi. S. Chand & Company LTD http://johnfleming.blogspot.com/ storyReader$23.htm http://blogspot.com/nounclauses.htm

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