An adjective can describe how someone feels about a situation or how certain they are.
The idea
After a linking verb and an adjective such as glad or sure, add that and a clause with its own subject and verb. In everyday speech, that is often omitted.
Examples
- I am glad that the library is open today.
- Maya is sure that the train leaves at six.
- We are surprised that the garden survived the storm.
- I am worried that my phone is still on the bus.
- Leo is happy that his neighbours can join the meal.
- They are certain that the painting belongs here.
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Watch out
Do not put a bare verb after that: the clause needs a subject and a verb, as in that the shop is open.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct option. I am glad ___ you found your keys. (that / than)
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that
that introduces the situation; than is used in comparisons.
Choose the correct option. She is sure that the shop ___ open. (is / be)
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is
is agrees with the singular subject the shop.
Choose the correct option. We are surprised that he ___ so early yesterday. (arrived / arrive)
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arrived
arrived fits the completed past situation indicated by yesterday.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct option. I am glad ___ you found your keys. (that / than)
Choose the correct option. She is sure that the shop ___ open. (is / be)
Choose the correct option. We are surprised that he ___ so early yesterday. (arrived / arrive)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write one sentence about a feeling and one about something you are sure of.