NOUN CLAUSES

Whether or if

A noun clause is a dependent clause

that works like a noun.
A noun clause can be as a subject,
object or the complement of the
subject.
A noun clause that start with whether
or if are used to answer yes/no
question.

A noun clause as a
SUBJECT :
Subject
It

Verb
Complement
is
unimportant to me

Whether Dewi lies is

unimportant to me
or not
It
isnt a candy
Whether you like
it or not

isnt a candy

A noun clause as an
OBJECT :

Subject
I

Verb
forget

forget

She

doubts

She

doubts

Object

it.
if my sister
can drive the
car.
it.
whether Intan
brings a book
or not.

A noun clause as a
COMPLEMENT :
Subject Verb
Object
It
is
uncertain.

Complement

It

is

It

is

uncertain if Adi will

study English
or not.
doubtful.

It

is

doubtful

whether we
shall get good
score or not.

Example :
A : Did Leo finish his homework ?
B : I dont know
I dont know if Leo finished his
homework or not.
I dont know whether Leo finished his
homework or not.

 A : Can Charlie sing a song ?

B : I doubt
I doubt if Charlie can sing a
song or not.
I doubt whether Charlie can
sing a song or not.