Noun Clause (Finite-Non Finite)

1. NOUN CLAUSE- OVERVIEW
Noun Clauses refer to a fact – sometimes replaced by a noun. We can use it – that
to 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.

2. NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION
SUBJECT OBJECT
 That SVO
 The fact/(noun) that SVO
 Question Words
 Whether-If SVO

3. 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”.

4. NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION
The argument that cloning is “playing God” resulted in fierce
ethical crisis.
That cloning may cause some scientific ,as well as ethical
problems slows down the researches in America..
The fact that Dolly, the clonned ship ,died of cancer had nothing to
do with ‘clonning’.
The fact that a mouse embryonic stem cell that is a near-perfect
match to human cells is discovered may speed research in new
treatments for injury and disease in humans
The assumption that a wider variety of diseases including diabetes, cancer, parkinson's
disease, spinal cord injuries, and muscle damage can be treated in 50 years’ time
constitutes hope for millions.
The fact that the first human embryo was cloned in 2003 overexcited people.

5. 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 WORRIES
ME THAT THE FOOD ISN’T DISTRIBUTED FAIRLY.
THAT THE WORLD IS ROUND WAS ONCE A MAN’S IDEA. --------> IT WAS ONCE A MAN’S
IDEA THAT THE WORLD IS ROUND.

6. NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION
“THAT CLAUSE” AFTER CERTAIN NOUNS
ALLEGATION
ARGUMENT
ASSUMPTION
ASSERTION
BELIEF
CHANCE
CLAIM
CONCERN
CONCLUSION
CONTENTION
DEMAND
DOUBT
EVIDENCE
EXPECTATION
FEAR
HOPE
IDEA
INDICATION
LIKELIHOOD
NEWS
NOTION
OBSERVATION
OPINION
PROBABLITY
PROOF
POSSIBILITY
VIEW
EXPLANATION
FACT
THE HOPE THAT SHE WILL GET BETTER SOON
MAKES ME HAPPY.
THE POSSIBILITY THAT HUMAN BEINGS ARE NOT
THE ONLY INTELLIGENT SPECIES LEADS SCIENTISTS
TO BELIEVING EXTRATERRASTIAL BEINGS.
THE BELIEF THAT GOOD IS REWARDED AND BAD IS
PUNISHED EXISTS IN EVERY HEAVENLY RELIGION.

7. NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION
“THAT CLAUSE” AFTER CERTAIN ADJECTIVES
OBVIOUS
LIKELY
TRUE
UNFAIR
PLEASING
SHAME
APPARENT
INTERESTING
LUCKY
POSSIBLE
AWFUL
SAD
INEVITABLE
IT IS OBVIOUS THAT HE COMMITTED THE CRIME
IT IS UNFAIR THAT WOMEN DON’T HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS
AS MEN.
IT IS TRUE THAT AGING SLOWS DOWN THE BRAIN FUNCTIONS.
I AM LUCKY THAT I MET YOU.

8. NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION
“THAT CLAUSE” AFTER CERTAIN VERBS
ADMIT
ALLEGE
ASSURE
COMPLAIN
DECLARE
FEEL
HOPE
IMPLY
OBJECT
PRETEND
RECOGNIZE
SEEM
SUSPECT
TEACH
WISH
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 STIMULATES
CREATIVITY.
THEY PREDICTED THAT THE HARVEST WOULD BE GOOD THIS YEAR.

9. NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION
SPECIAL NOTE-II (SUBJUNTIVES)
WORDS OF URGENCY
VERBS ADJECTIVES NOUNS
ADVISE
ASK
BEG
COMMAND
DEMAND
ORDER
INSIST
RECOMMEND
SUGGEST
REQUEST
URGE
PROPOSE
ADVISABLE
CRUCIAL
URGENT
IMPERATIVE
IMPORTANT
DESIRABLE
NECESSARY
OBLIGATORY
VITAL
SIGNIFICANT
ADVICE
DEMAND
DESIRE
INSISTENCE
OBLIGATION
PROPOSAL
RECOMMENDATION
SUGGESTION
WISH
ORDER

10. 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.

11. NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION

12. NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION
OBJECT

13. NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION
On whose orders the Pyramids were
constructed
Why they were built
How they were erected so meticulously
then
What methods were used
When ,exactly they were completed
isa mystery.
isunknown.
isnot clear.
isyet to be solved.

14. 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 to
foresee.
His reasons for rejecting the
offer surprised me.
Why he rejected the offer surprised me.

15. 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 mummies
should be displayed in museums is still on debate amongst the scholars
and scientists.

16. NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION
SUBJECT OBJECT
Ving
 To V
 Having V3
 To have V3
 Question Word + to V
 Whether + to V

17. 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)

18. 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 frustrating
for others.
Driving fast kills.
Driving while intoxicated causes accidents.
Warnings for motorcyclists:

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. NOUN CLAUSE- SUBJECT FUNCTION (SUMMARY)
SUBJECT VERB
OTHER
ELEMENTS
IT/THAT IS IMPORTANT
IS IMPORTANT
That he studies English
Why he studies English
The fact that he studies English
Whether he studies English
Studying English
To study English