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functions as It, the word “is” functions as Be, the word “remotely “ is an Adverbial, the word “possible” is an adjective, the word “that” functions as Subordinator, the
word “every thin person who works out” is the Subject, the word “is” is the Verb and the word “free of aches and pains” is a Complement.
4.2.2. Elements of Noun Clauses from Questions
The elements of noun clauses from questions beginning with interrogative words also simply consist of subordinator, a subject and a verb or only a subject and
a verb. I only discuss the noun clauses from questions beginning with interrogative words because the data that show noun clauses derived from questions beginning
with an auxiliary verb yes-no questions cannot be found in the three selected info
articles of Hello Magazine. There are 7 data that show noun clauses from questions
beginning with interrogative words found in the three info articles of Hello Magazine. Those 7 noun clauses only introduced by the subordinator what and why
and also only perform 3 functions those are as object of verb, object of preposition and appositive. All of the analysis can be drawn be
4.2.2.1. Noun Clauses from Questions Beginning with Interrogative Words Function as Object of Verb
Noun clauses from questions beginning with interrogative words function as
object of verb only be found in Article 2 Learn More About OCD. The following
italicized noun clauses function as object of verb.
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57.
Share what you’ve learned with your friend or family member and let
them know there is help available. p 12 Share what you have learned with your friend or family member
Sub S V Prep
C
The noun clause of the above sentence is what you’ve learned with your
friend or family member. It is derived from question and functions as object of the
verb “share”. The elements of the clause are Subordinator, Subject, Verb, Preposition
and Complement. The word “what” functions as Subordinator, the word “you” is the Subject, the word “have learned” is the Verb in the form of
present perfect tense, the word “with” is a Preposition and the word “your friend or family member
” is a Complement.
58.
State what you want to happen, rather than criticizing your relative for past
behaviors. p 12 State what you want to happen
Sub S V Inf. The noun clause of the above sentence is what you want to happen. It is
derived from question and functions as object of the verb “state”. The elements of
the clause are Subordinator, Subject, Verb and Infinitive. The word “what” functions as Subordinator, the word “you” is the Subject, the word “want” is the
Verb and the word “to happen.” is Infinitive verb.
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4.2.2.2. Noun Clauses from Questions Beginning with Interrogative Words Functions as Object of Preposition
Noun clauses from questions beginning with interrogative words function as
object of preposition only be found in Article 3 Don’t Be Fat. The following
italicized noun clauses function as object of preposition.
Article 3 Don’t Be Fat
59.
This is the first time we’ve been able to systematically look at what stops obese women from getting the activity they need,”says Melissa Napolitano,
kinesiology associate professor, and clinical psychologist at the Center from Obesity Research and Education at Temple University. p 18
This is the first time we’ve been able to systematically look at what stops obese women from getting the activity they need
S V O Prep
C
The noun clause of the above sentence is what stops obese women from
getting the activity they need . It is derived from question and functions as object of
the preposition “at”. In that clause, the word “what” functions as the subject of the clause it introduces, so the elements of the clause are Subject, Verb, Object,
Preposition and Complement. The word “what” functions as Subject, the word
“stops” is the Verb, the word “obese women” is the Object, the word “from” is a Preposition and the word “getting the activity they need” is a Complement.
60.
Most of what we are being told in media about weight loss is just incorrect.
p 20. Most of what we are being told in media about weight loss
Sub S V A
C
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The noun clause of the above sentence is what we are being told in media about weight loss. It is derived from question and functions as object of the
preposition “of”. The elements of the clause are Subordinator, Subject, Verb, Adverbial
and Complement. The word “what” functions as Subordinator, the word “we” is Subject, the word “are being told” is the Verb in the form of passive, the
word “in media” is an Adverbial and the word “about weight loss” is a
Complement.
61.
This may be a factor in why they develop problematic relationship with food:
sometimes, restricting food intake to attain desirable slimness and feminity and sometimes, indulging in food to comfort emotional distress. p 20
This may be a factor in why they develop problematic relationship with
Sub S V
C
food The noun clause of the above sentence is why they develop problematic
relationship with food. It is derived from question and functions as object of the preposition “in”. The elements of the clause are Subordinator, Subject, Verb and
Complement . The word “why” functions as Subordinator, the word “they” as
Subject, the word “develop” is the Verb and the word “problematic relationship with food” is a Complement.
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4.2.2.3. Noun Clauses from Questions Beginning with Interrogative Words Function as Appositives
Noun clauses from questions beginning with interrogative words function as appositives only be found in Article 3 Don’t Be Fat. The following italicized noun
clauses function as appositives.
Article 3 Don’t Be Fat
62.
The six cited reasons why obese women are afraid or very reluctant to start
an exercise programs are as follows. p 18 The six cited reasons why obese women are afraid or very reluctant
Sub S V C
The noun clause of the above sentence is why obese women are afraid or
very reluctant. It is derived from question and functions as appositive because it describes the noun “the six cited reasons”. The elements of the clause are
Subordinator, Subject, Verb and Complement. The word “why” functions as
Subordinator, the word “obese women” is Subject, the word “are” is the Verb and the word “afraid or very reluctant” is a Complement.
4.2.3. Elements of Noun Clauses from Exclamations
