English Grammar : Noun Clause With "That"

Learn Grammar | English Grammar : Noun Clause With "That" | A noun clause can be used as the subject or object of a sentence.

Pattern :
That + Subject + Verb + Object
The word "that" has no meaning. It only marks the beginning of the clause.

1. As a subject.
examples :

NO	SUBJECT	VERB	COMPLEMENT
1	It	Is	A fact
	That the word is around	is	A fact
2	It	is	Surprising
	That my pen-friend suddenly came to my house	Is	Surprising
3	It	Is	Strange
	That she suddenly left her house	is	Strange

2. As an object.

examples :

NO	SUBJECT	VERB	OBJECT
1	We	Know	It
	We	Know	That the earth moves around the sun.
2	I	Believe	It
	I	Believe	That you say the truth
3	I	Refuse	It
	I	Refuse	That students must wear ties every day.

Notes : The word "that" is usually omitted when it is placed as the object.
examples :
1. a. I think that Mr. Arman is a good father.
b. I think Mr. Arman is a good father.

2. a. My mother says that she will go home late.
b. My mother says she will go home late.
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