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16.2 Noun Clauses with That: More Expressions

1. A noun clause with that can follow The students were afraid that the test was today.
be + certain adjectives that express how Noun Clause
someone feels, such as:
We are sorry that you didn’t find your necklace.
be afraid be happy be surprised Noun Clause
be certain be glad be sure
be disappointed be sorry be worried I’m sure that my answer is correct.
Noun Clause
2. A noun clause with that can follow certain
common expressions, such as:
a. It is true . . . a. It is true that he worked in Egypt.
b. It is a fact . . . b. It is a fact that Egypt is in Africa.

3. Remember: In a noun clause, that is often Students were afraid that the test was today.
omitted. Students were afraid the test was today.

7 Read the conversation. Underline seven more noun clauses and insert that in the
correct place.
that
Ben: Is it true you’re leading the search tomorrow?

Lucia: Yes, it is. I’m surprised you know about it already.

Ben: News travels fast! Anyway, I’m glad you’ve been chosen. You’ll be a great team leader.
Dave doesn’t have enough experience. I was afraid we were going to get lost today.

Lucia: I know. I was worried someone might get lost when he split us up into pairs. In my
opinion, we should all stay together.

Ben: Yes, I agree. Professor Kim is disappointed we haven’t found any sign of the city yet.
He’s sure we’re in the right place, though.

Lucia: Well, it’s true people have been looking for it for years . . .

8 SPEAK. Complete each sentence with a noun clause with that. Use your own ideas. Then
share your sentences with a partner.

1. I am afraid

2. I am glad

3. I am sure

4. I am disappointed

I’m glad that tomorrow’s Friday.

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