NOUN CLAUSE- OVERVIEW

Noun Clauses refer to a fact – sometimes replaced by a noun. We can use it – thatto refer to these clauses.

I know it. I know that you didn’t mean to hurt me.

It is good for me. That you are coming with us is good for me.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

SUBJECT OBJECT

That SVO

The fact/(noun) that SVO

Question Words

Whether-If SVO

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

That we do not care is simply untrue.

That he was not there did not come a huge surprise.

The fact that it does not rain enough worries the farmers.

The idea that humanity will live on Mars might come true.

The belief that abortion is sin is open to debate.

The possibility that humans and other life will flourish on Earth forever is about sustainability.

The tradition that people eat human flesh is called “cannibalism”.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

The argument that cloning is “playing God” resulted in fierceethical crisis.

That cloning may cause some scientific ,as well as ethicalproblems slows down the researches in America..

The fact that Dolly, the clonned ship ,died of cancer had nothing todo with ‘clonning’.

The fact that a mouse embryonic stem cell that is a near-perfectmatch to human cells is discovered may speed research in newtreatments for injury and disease in humans

The assumption that a wider variety of diseases including diabetes, cancer, parkinson'sdisease, spinal cord injuries, and muscle damage can be treated in 50 years’ timeconstitutes hope for millions.

The fact that the first human embryo was cloned in 2003 overexcited people.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

SPECIAL NOTE-I

“THAT” KULLANIMI CÜMLE BAŞINDA PEK YAYGIN DEĞİLDİR. BU YÜZDEN, GENELLİKLE“OBJECT” POZİSYONUNDA KULLANILIR VE BU CÜMLELERDE “EMPTY SUBJECT-SLOT FILLER” OLAN “IT” ÖZNE KONUMUNA GEÇER.

THAT HE IS GUILTY IS OBVIOUS.-----------------> IT IS OBVIOUS THAT HE IS GUILTY.

THAT THE FOOD IS NOT DISTRIBUTED FAIRLY WORRIES ME.----------------> IT WORRIESME THAT THE FOOD ISN’T DISTRIBUTED FAIRLY.

THAT THE WORLD IS ROUND WAS ONCE A MAN’S IDEA. --------> IT WAS ONCE A MAN’SIDEA THAT THE WORLD IS ROUND.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

“THAT CLAUSE” AFTER CERTAIN NOUNS

ALLEGATIONARGUMENTASSUMPTIONASSERTIONBELIEFCHANCECLAIMCONCERNCONCLUSIONCONTENTIONDEMANDDOUBTEVIDENCEEXPECTATIONFEAR

HOPEIDEAINDICATIONLIKELIHOODNEWSNOTIONOBSERVATIONOPINIONPROBABLITYPROOFPOSSIBILITYVIEWEXPLANATIONFACT

THE HOPE THAT SHE WILL GET BETTER SOONMAKES ME HAPPY.

THE POSSIBILITY THAT HUMAN BEINGS ARE NOTTHE ONLY INTELLIGENT SPECIES LEADS SCIENTISTSTO BELIEVING EXTRATERRASTIAL BEINGS.

THE BELIEF THAT GOOD IS REWARDED AND BAD IS PUNISHED EXISTS IN EVERY HEAVENLY RELIGION.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

“THAT CLAUSE” AFTER CERTAIN ADJECTIVES

OBVIOUSLIKELYTRUEUNFAIRPLEASINGSHAMEAPPARENTINTERESTINGLUCKYPOSSIBLEAWFULSADINEVITABLE

IT IS OBVIOUS THAT HE COMMITTED THE CRIME

IT IS UNFAIR THAT WOMEN DON’T HAVE THE SAME RIGHTSAS MEN.

IT IS TRUE THAT AGING SLOWS DOWN THE BRAIN FUNCTIONS.

I AM LUCKY THAT I MET YOU.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

“THAT CLAUSE” AFTER CERTAIN VERBS

ADMITALLEGEASSURECOMPLAINDECLAREFEELHOPEIMPLYOBJECTPRETENDRECOGNIZESEEMSUSPECTTEACHWISH

THE TEACHER CLAIMED THAT YOU CHEATED IN THE EXAM.

I WILL NEVER ADMIT THAT I MADE A MISTAKE.

THE WRITER IMPLIED THAT THE USE OF HEROINE STIMULATESCREATIVITY.

THEY PREDICTED THAT THE HARVEST WOULD BE GOOD THIS YEAR.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

SPECIAL NOTE-II (SUBJUNTIVES)

WORDS OF URGENCY

VERBS ADJECTIVES NOUNS

ADVISEASKBEGCOMMANDDEMANDORDERINSISTRECOMMENDSUGGESTREQUESTURGEPROPOSE

ADVISABLECRUCIALURGENTIMPERATIVEIMPORTANTDESIRABLENECESSARYOBLIGATORYVITALSIGNIFICANT

ADVICEDEMANDDESIREINSISTENCEOBLIGATIONPROPOSALRECOMMENDATIONSUGGESTIONWISHORDER

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

SPECIAL NOTE-II (SUBJUNTIVES)

It was essential that we (should) sign the contract before the end of the week.

I recommend that she rest as much as possible.

It is crucial that citizens be well-informed.

The recommendation that you see a doctor was not empty.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

OBJECT

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

On whose orders the Pyramids wereconstructed

Why they were built

How they were erected so meticulouslythen

What methods were used

When ,exactly they were completed

is a mystery.

is unknown.

is not clear.

is yet to be solved.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

NOUN PHRASE NOUN CLAUSE

His suggestion is sensible. What he suggests is sensible.

His speech was impressive. What he said was impressive.

Time of earthquake is impossible to foresee.

When a earthquake will take place is impossible toforesee.

His reasons for rejecting theoffer surprised me.

Why he rejected the offer surprised me.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

Whether human beings are going to be able to survive on Mars is a big question.

Whether she will go overseas for the job or stay in is still not clear.

Whether the technology has changed our lives in a good way or not is debated.

Whether she will be admitted to the university or not depends on her success.

Whether pyramids should be open to tourists , and whether mummiesshould be displayed in museums is still on debate amongst the scholarsand scientists.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

SUBJECT OBJECT

Ving

To V

Having V3

To have V3

Question Word + to V

Whether + to V

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

To find a solution to your problem will be difficult.

To achieve so much until 25 is wonderful.

To set up his business in China was his main aim.

To be given this award is an honour.

To be able to help the poor is her satisfaction.

To have seen the king was an honour for him.

It will be difficult to find a solution to your problem.It is wonderful to achieve so much until 25.It was his main aim to set up his business in China.It is an honour to be given this award.It is her satisfaction to be able to help the poor.It was an honour for him to have seen the king.

TO V – TO BE V3(PASSIVE) – TO HAVE V3 – TO HAVE BEEN V3(PASSIVE)

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

Ving – BEING V3(PASSIVE) – HAVING V3 – HAVING BEEN V3(PASSIVE)

TRAFFIC RULES

Wearing seat belts saves life.

Overtaking is extremely dangerous

Blowing horn without any reason is frustratingfor others.

Driving fast kills.

Driving while intoxicated causes accidents.

Warnings for motorcyclists:

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

Ving – BEING V3(PASSIVE) – HAVING V3 – HAVING BEEN V3(PASSIVE)International table manners:

Eating or talking while mouth full is not acceptable.It is not acceptable to eat or talk while mouth full.(yalancı özne)

Making unbecoming noises while eating is impolite.It is impolite to make unbecoming noises.

Starting to eat before every person is served is not polite.It is not polite to start eating before everyone is served.

Burping or sneezing at the table should be avoided .It shoud be avoided to burp or sneeze at the table.

Picking food out of your teeth with your fingernails is disgusting.It is disgusting to pick food out of your teeth with your fingernails.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

Ving – BEING V3(PASSIVE) – HAVING V3 – HAVING BEEN V3(PASSIVE)International table manners:

Eating or talking while mouth full is not acceptable.It is not acceptable to eat or talk while mouth full.(yalancı özne)

Making unbecoming noises while eating is impolite.It is impolite to make unbecoming noises.

Starting to eat before every person is served is not polite.It is not polite to start eating before everyone is served.

Burping or sneezing at the table should be avoided .It shoud be avoided to burp or sneeze at the table.

Picking food out of your teeth with your fingernails is disgusting.It is disgusting to pick food out of your teeth with your fingernails.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

How to get there isn’t clearly mentioned in the brochure.

What to wear for the meeting is stressed on the invitation card.

Whether to stay here or not will depend on our financial situation.

Whether to accept or refuse should be your own decesion.

How to speak to somebody sometimes depends on your morale.

NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION (SUMMARY)

SUBJECT VERBOTHER

ELEMENTS

IT/THAT IS IMPORTANT

IS IMPORTANT

That he studies EnglishWhy he studies EnglishThe fact that he studies EnglishWhether he studies EnglishStudying EnglishTo study English