内容正文:
Discovering Useful Structures—Review of noun clauses
Bridging Cultures
Unit2
语境感悟
Lead in
阅读以下短文,找出含有名词性从句的句子。
As you start to make plans for what you want to do with your future,you might ask a question whether you should start your own business.You may have a brilliant idea,but before you decide to put it into action,it is wise to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of this option.
objective clause
appositive clause
There are many advantages of running your own business.It can be a source of personal growth,since you need to learn a lot of skills in order to become a successful business owner.For example,you should learn to sharpen your leadership skills and motivate your employees,or to develop your financial management skills and keep track of all your receipts and payments.Another advantage is that you will be better able to provide for yourself and your family,or even the economy will benefit if you achieve commercial success.It is no surprise that being one’s own boss is appealing to many people.
predicative clause
subjective clause
However,there are disadvantages too.For one thing,running your own business means dealing with demanding work schedules.You may have to work long hours,or even work around the clock.For another,being a business owner comes with great responsibilities.For instance,you will have to work out weekly,monthly and yearly budgets,and a wrong decision might cost the company a great deal and put other people’s jobs on the line.Also,you will need to make sure any loans you have are repaid on time.Therefore,when it comes to starting a business on your own,think twice before you act!
objective clause
语法精讲
noun clauses
定义:在句中起名词作用的从句,可以作为一个整体看待,其作用就相当于一个名词,从句用连接词与主句连接起来。
特点:名词性从句要用陈述语序,即:连接词+主语+谓语。
At present I know how I can apply theory to practice.
What I should do now is grasp the precious chance.
连接词:名词性从句通常用一个连接词和主句连接。
连接代词 what,which,who,whom,whose,whatever,whichever,whoever,whomever等,在从句中作主语、宾语、表语、定语
连接副词 when,where,how,why等,在从