Adjective Complement Clause for Situations
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Adjective Complement Clause for Situations
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Answer the following questions about the interview.
Adjective Complements + that + Noun clause
Point 1:
A noun clause with 'that' can attach to an adjective to explain a situation.
- It’s important that you attend.
- It’s vital that you follow instruction.
- It’s doubtful that he can make it.
- It’s unlikely that that will happen.
Point 2:
Use the dummy subject 'it' to refer to a situation.
- It’s possible that we will reach our goal.
- It’s sad that more people did not come.
- It’s odd that Bob is not here today.
- It’s highly likely that the game will be canceled.
Point 3:
The conjunction 'that' is
often omitted in spoken English.
- It’s important we try out best.
- It’s not likely he will agree with us.
- It’s odd she is not at work today.
- It’s ridiculous he said that.
Point 4:
In spoken English, the conjunction 'that' is often heavily reduced.
- It’s sad that it came to this.
- It’s so nice that you remembered my birthday.
- It’s critical that you mail this today.
- It’s odd that it hasn’t snowed this winter.
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