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.
1. forget that
2. hope that
3. know that
4. complaining that
5. thought that
6. discovered that
7. noticed that
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.
1. I recently saw a film that had great special effects.
2. I recently complained that it’s too cold in the classroom.
3. I recently decided that I would exercise every morning.
4. I believe that I can learn English if I try harder.
5. I dream that scientists will find a cure for cancer.
6. I will always remember that my uncle taught me how
to ride a bike.
7. I expect that in the future we will be able to travel in space.
8. People often forget that they should be polite to everyone.
1. I recently saw a film that had great special effects.
2. I recently complained that it’s too cold in the classroom.
3. I recently decided that I would exercise every morning.
4. I believe that I can learn English if I try harder.
5. I dream that scientists will find a cure for cancer.
6. I will always remember that my uncle taught me how
to ride a bike.
7. I expect that in the future we will be able to travel in space.
8. People often forget that they should be polite to everyone.
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.
1. She’s worried that she’s going to fail the class.
2. Are you aware that we’re going to have a mid-term exam?
3. We’re lucky that we had good weather for the picnic.
4. I’m amazed that he drove all the way here.
5. I’m certain that Joanne passed the exam.
6. He’s really disappointed that he didn’t get the job.
7. I’m glad that the summer is finally here.
8. I’m surprised that you don’t like coffee.
D. Look at the picture. Describe the scene and how you think each person feels. Use noun clauses.
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The stylist is disappointed that the customer doesn’t like his haircut.
The customer is complaining that he doesn’t like his haircut.
The other customer is afraid that he will get a bad haircut too.
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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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1. The heater is broken. It needs to be repaired/fixed.
2. The pants are torn. They need to be sewn.
3. The knife is blunt. It needs to be sharpened.
4. The car is dented. It needs to be mended / fixed.
5. A button has fallen off. It needs to be sewn back on.
6. The heel has broken. It needs to be repaired.
7. The tire has a puncture. It needs to be replaced.
1. The heater is broken. It needs to be repaired/fixed.
2. The pants are torn. They need to be sewn.
3. The knife is blunt. It needs to be sharpened.
4. The car is dented. It needs to be mended / fixed.
5. A button has fallen off. It needs to be sewn back on.
6. The heel has broken. It needs to be repaired.
7. The tire has a puncture. It needs to be replaced.
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.
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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)
1. The train arriving on Platform 3 is the 10:33 Fast City Link.
2. The doctor called out lives nearby.
3. Instead of going home, they went to the park.
4. While listening to the football game, he did his homework.
5. The stock market crash occurring in 2008 affected many people
around the world.
6. Jack was disappointed when he found out he hadn’t been
accepted to his first choice of university.
7. On arriving at the airport you must check in your bags.
1. The train arriving on Platform 3 is the 10:33 Fast City Link.
2. The doctor called out lives nearby.
3. Instead of going home, they went to the park.
4. While listening to the football game, he did his homework.
5. The stock market crash occurring in 2008 affected many people
around the world.
6. Jack was disappointed when he found out he hadn’t been
accepted to his first choice of university.
7. On arriving at the airport you must check in your bags.
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