ANSWERS: More About Using Main Verbs with that Noun Clauses
Practice: More About Using These Main Verbs with that Noun Clauses
Directions: Fill in the blanks to form correct sentences with that noun clauses. You do not need to use all of the words.
1. I said that John lived in Miami.
OR I said John lived in Miami.
2. We will show the teacher that we can pass the exam.
OR We will show the teacher we can pass the exam.
OR We will show that we can pass the exam.
3. Jeff told Maria that he would visit her during the break.
OR Jeff told Maria he would visit her during the break.
4. They informed us that it was cold in Rochester.
OR They informed us it was cold in Rochester.
5. The weather report warned them that a snow storm was coming.
OR The weather report warned that a snow storm was coming.
OR The weather report warned a snow storm was coming.
6. Columbus convinced people that the earth was round.
OR Columbus convinced people the earth was round.
7. The counselor assured us that everything was all right.
OR The counselor assured us everything was all right.
OR The counselor assured the students that everything was
all right.
OR The counselor assured the students everything was all
right.
8. The teacher reminded the students that the test was on Friday.
OR The teacher reminded the students the test was on
Friday.
9. Mr. Smith said that John got a new job.
OR Mr. Smith said John got a new job.
OR Mr. Smith said that John got him a new job.
OR Mr. Smith said John got him a new job.
10. She teaches us that it is important to study.
OR She teaches us it is important to study.
OR She teaches that it is important to study.
OR She teaches it is important to study.