SENTENCE CLAUSE: NOUN CLAUSE
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Keywords: noun clause, sentence structure, dependent clause, complex sentence, clause function, english grammar, subject and object clauses, embedded questionsAbstrak
Abstract:This article examines the idea and purposes of noun clauses in English
sentence structures, with a focus on their function as dependent clauses that can serve
as complements, subjects, or objects. A noun clause is a kind of dependent clause that
functions similarly to a noun in a sentence and can enhance communication by giving
it more nuance and complexity. The types of noun clauses, their grammatical rules, and
their distinctions from other clause forms—such as adverbial and relative clauses—are
all covered in the article. Through examples and real-world applications, learners may
better grasp complicated sentence structures and learn how to use noun clauses in
academic writing and conversational English.
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