Noun Clause and Adjective Clause

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Definition of Noun Clause

Noun clause is a dependent clause that functions as a noun or noun. Noun clause can function as a subject or object in a clause or other phrase.

Because it is often used as a noun, noun clause is usually replaced by the pronoun "it"

In a sentence, the noun clause will be a dependent clause. A dependent clause is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because a dependent clause does not convey a complete thought even though it has subjects and verbs.

In other words noun clause cannot stand alone as a whole thought.

Question word

What (ever)

Example : Nina listened to what her mother said.

Who (ever)

Example   : A girl who wears a red dress is my classmate.

 Whose (ever)

Example : His sister, whose name I forget, is a smart student.

Whom (ever)

Example : Give your pen to whoever needs it first.

Which (ever)

Example : Cat which has brown fur is mine.

Where (ever)

Example : A country where Merlion Statue is located is Singapore.

When (ever)

Example : When Nina went to the market, her puppy died.

When (ever)

Example : When Nina went to the market, her puppy died.

Noun clause starts with If or Whether

a) She wanted to know whether he studied in President University.

b) I am not sure whether or not she lives on Pejagan Street. 

c) I don’t know if Alfio likes apple pie or not.

d) I wonder if Alana lives in North Sumatera.

Noun clause starts with That

My mother finally realized that the man was my uncle.

I think that BTS will be a success Korean idol in 2020.

Definition of Adjective Clause

Adjective clause or relative clause is a dependent clause that acts as an adjective (adjective) which explains noun (noun) or pronoun (pronoun) in the main clause of a complex sentence (a sentence consisting of an independent clause and one or more dependent clause).

There are three important characteristics of adjective clause, namely:

a) Must have subject and verb.
b) Must start with:  - Relative pronoun: who, who, whose, that, or which

                                   - Relative adverb: when, where, or why 

c) Serves as an adjective, which answers questions like what, how much, which, and so on.

Restrictive vs Non-Restictive Adjective Clause
a) Restrictive:

Function : - Required to identify the noun described.  

                  - Usually use the relative pronoun that.

Example : I prefer to use smartphone that can capture great picture.

b) Non-Restrictive

Function  :  - Only as additional information because it is not really necessary to identify the noun described
                     - Usually the comma (,) precedes the relative pronoun.

Example  :  I prefer to use my smartphone, which can capture great picture.