8.2: 7.2-Practice with "That" Noun Clauses
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)Exercise 8.1: Noun Clauses with "It" as Subjects-Giving Opinions
Use the words in parentheses to write a new sentence with it and a that clause.
Example: Houston is a very large city. (clear) It is clear that Houston is a very large city.
1. Space Center Houston is a popular attraction in Houston. (well-known)
2. Houston is the most diverse city in the United States. (interesting)
3. Houston is sometimes called "Space City." (appropriate)
4. Traffic can be very heavy in Houston during rush hour. (annoying)
5. Houston has a vibrant performing arts community and world class art museums. (wonderful)
6. The cost of living in Houston is lower than in any other large city in the United States. (surprising)
Exercise 8.2: Noun Clauses as Subject Complements
Read the first sentence in each pair below. Then complete the new sentence using a that clause from the box with similar meaning.
| that more people will struggle to pay for food and other necessities. | that temperatures are rising around the world. |
| that natural disasters are increasing in number and intensity. | that people in many job sectors can complete their work in less time. |
| that people are losing jobs as AI does the work with greater efficiency. | that there is not enough rain. |
| that many things that they need or want cost more money. | that farmers lose income and can eventually lose their farms. |
1. a. One problem in some areas is drought
One problem in some areas is _________________________________________________
b. One result is loss of crops.
One result is_______________________________________________________________
2. a. One advantage of artificial intelligence is greater efficiency.
One advantage of artificial intelligence is ________________________________________
b. One disadvantage of artificial intelligence is job loss.
One disadvantage of artificial intelligence is ______________________________________
3. a. A major world issue is global warming.
A major world issue is ________________________________________________________
b. One detrimental result is an increase in storms and other natural disasters.
One detrimental result is _____________________________________________________
4. a. A big concern for consumers today is inflation.
A big concern for consumers today is____________________________________________
b. One result of the rise in prices is increasing poverty.
One result of the rise in prices is________________________________________________
Expansion Activity: Choose a current issue that concerns you and write two sentences about that issue. Use noun clauses.
Example: One problem that I am concerned about is pollution. A negative effect of pollution is that people can get allergies from breathing polluted air.
Exercise 8.3: Noun Clauses as Adjective Complements
Write sentences about your life and future using the adjectives in parentheses.
Example: (disappointed) I am disappointed that I can't go on vacation next week.
1. (confident)_________________________________________________________
2. (proud) ___________________________________________________________
3. (worried) __________________________________________________________
4. (excited) __________________________________________________________
5. (happy) ___________________________________________________________
Exercise 8.4: Noun Clauses as Objects
Read the statement and the subject and verb that follows it. Then combine them into one sentence. You may use or not use the word that in your answer.
Example:
It rains a lot in Houston. I know - I know that it rains a lot in Houston. I know it rains a lot in Houston.
1. Houston is the capital of Texas. I don’t think -
2. Austin is the capital of Texas. I know –
3. About seven million people live in the Houston metropolitan area. I have heard –
4. Houston is named after Sam Houston, a founder of Texas. My teacher told me –
5. Houston used to have a major football team. I believe –
6. The team was called the Oilers. My friend said –
7. The team left town a number of years ago. I understand –
8. Houston has on average 200 growing days for gardens. My teacher informed us –
Expansion Activity: Write two sentences about things you believe or know about the city or state where you live. Use noun clauses.
Example: I believe that Texas is the biggest state in the United States.
Exercise 8.5: Noun Clauses as Objects
Answer the following questions using an embedded statement with the verb provided. Be careful! Some statements require the object supplied in parentheses. You will need to supply the subject.
Examples:
Which is bigger, an elephant or a mouse? Know - I know that an elephant is bigger than a mouse.
Who was the president of the United States in 2010, Barack Obama or George Bush? Believe - I believe that Barack Obama was the president of the United States in 2010.
Will we have school on Fridays? Notify –Our teacher notified us that we will not have school on Fridays.
1. Is New York City bigger than Houston? Think –
2. Is Houston bigger than Austin? Believe–
3. Does the college offer bachelor's degrees? Inform (us)– The college...
4. Is Houston a major shipping port in America? Understand –
5. Is it going to rain tomorrow? Tell (me)–
6. Are noun clauses used in formal writing? Teach (me)-
7. Will you have homework this weekend? Assume –
8. Does everyone in America speak English? Realize –
Optional: If you want more instruction and examples about noun clauses, try these links:
SmrtEnglish Video: Noun Clauses (full class with Shaun)
Video from: Benn, Adam. “Advanced English Grammar: Noun Clauses.” YouTube, 12 July 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SrEEPt4MQA. Accessed 29 Sept. 2020.
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