Noun Clauses Beginning with That
A. Complete each sentence with a verb + that. Be sure to use the correct form of the verb. In some cases,
more than one answer is possible.
I couldn’t believe that you told him your secret.
1. Don’t _____________ you are supposed to meet us at the restaurant at 7:30 tonight.
2. We’re sorry to hear that you’re sick. We _____________ you get better quickly.
3. I _____________ you like that color, but I think you look better in green.
4. She’s always _____________ it’s too hot or too cold.
5. I _____________ you were going to come to the park with us.
6. The police _____________ the criminal escaped the country.
7. I _____________ you haven’t eaten anything on your plate.
B. Read and respond to each item. Include a noun clause in your response.
Talk about something you learned recently.
I recently learned that a communications company once rejected Alexander Graham Bell’s idea.
1. Talk about something you saw recently.
2. Talk about a complaint you made recently.
3. Talk about a decision you made recently.
4. Talk about something you believe.
5. Talk about a dream you have for the future.
6. Talk about something you will always remember.
7. Talk about something you expect to happen in the future.
8. Talk about something people often forget.
C. Combine the ideas in each pair of sentences into one sentence. Use a noun clause.
The next bus is due to arrive at 6:00. I’m sure of it.
I’m sure that the next bus is due to arrive at 6:00.
1. She’s worried. She thinks she’s going to fail the class.
2. We’re going to have a mid-term exam. Are you aware of that?
3. We’re lucky. We had good weather for the picnic.
4. He drove all the way here from his house. I’m amazed.
5. Joanne passed the exam. I’m certain.
6. He didn’t get the job. He’s really disappointed.
7. The summer is finally here. I’m glad about that.
8. Don’t you like coffee? I’m surprised.
D. Look at the picture. Describe the scene and how you think each person feels. Use noun clauses.
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Need to Be (Done)
A. Say what is wrong with the following items. Then say how the things should be fixed. Use the words in the box to help you.
The jacket is stained. It needs to be dry-cleaned.
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B. Work with a partner and make a list of services you have used in the past. Talk about what you had or got done.
Were you satisfied with the service provided?
A: I got my hair cut last month. The style of haircut was not what I asked for! I was not happy at all.
C. Rewrite the sentences using a past or present participle so that
the meaning stays the same.
Mona tried on gold earrings. Mariam told her about the wedding plans. (while)
While Mariam told her about the wedding plans, Mona tried on gold earrings.
1. The train which is arriving on Platform 3 is the 10:33 Fast City Link. (arriving)
2. The doctor who they called out lives nearby. (called)
3. They didn’t go home. They went to the park instead. (instead of )
4. He was listening to the football game on the radio and at the same time he did his homework. (while)
5. The stock market crash which occurred in 2008 affected many people around the world. (occurring)
6. The news that Jack hadn’t been accepted to his first choice of university was disappointing. (disappointed)
7. As soon as you arrive at the airport, you must check in your bags. (on)
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