There are three kinds of noun clauses:
- That Clause is made from statement.
- Wh-question Clause is made from wh-question.
- Yes / No question Clause is made from yes/no question.
1) That Clause:
| Subject + verb + that clause |
Example:
- She said that she missed me.
- The problem is that no one answered the question.
2) Wh-question Clause: (Subordinator: who, when, what, where, why, how, whoever, whatever, wherever)
| Subject + verb + object (subordinator + subject + verb + ...) |
Example:
- She wants to ask where I live.
- I want to know how we can meet each other.
3) Yes / No question Clause: (Subordinator: whether (or not), if (or not)
| Subject + verb + object (subordinator + subject + verb + ...) |
Example:
- They ask whether I am happy or not.
- He wonders if she loves him or not.
a) Introductory Clause Verbs:
| agree answer conclude notice realize think remind warn admit reply tell write assure promise mention convince show inform teach explain notify point out |
b) Subjunctive Noun Clause: The verb in a dependent that-clause must be kept in the simple form after certain introductory clause verbs and adjectives indicating urgency and advisability.
Introductory Verbs and Adjectives:
| Verbs | Adjectives |
| advice demand move recommend ask direct propose suggest command insist urge order | advisable essential necessary urgent important vital |
Example:
- I advice him that he go to school.
- I suggest that they be not lazy.
- It is essential that everyone try hard to study English.
- It is necessary that our country have to take actions on drug and corruption.
