Noun Clause: that, if, whether 01

Vocabulary

Dialogue

Hey, Wendy. We want to have a

picnic tomorrow, and I just wonder

if you can come and join us.

It sounds great, but I’m not sure

whether I can come or not.

Honestly, I have a test tomorrow.

So, you need to study, right?

Maybe.

OK. Just let me know if

you will be there by tonight.

Andrew:

Wendy:

Andrew:

Wendy:

Andrew:

Grammar

Noun clause: if/whether

Noun clause: if/whether

Subject

He

They

Verb

wants to know

wonder

If/whether

if

whether

Noun Clause

this is a good solution

to the problem.

he wants to come to

the party.

Note

Noun clause: if/whether

Example:

1. Jay asked me whether Sandy works in the factory.

2. We don’t know if the weather is good tomorrow.

We use “if/whether” to introduce a noun

clause as an indirect question after a verb in

order to express doubts or choices.

Practice

YES/NO QUESTION

Ex: Is George happy?

1. Does the class end early?

2. Does William feel better now?

3. Do their children get good education?

4. Are you interested in music?

5. Can he give me some advice?

6. Should parents buy many toys for their children?

NOUN CLAUSE

I wonder if George is happy.

Reading

Bob thinks that he needs to decide

whether he should continue to study or

start to work. Bob hopes that he can be a

doctor someday. And he is sure that he

needs higher education if he wants to be

a doctor. Finally, Bob decides that he

takes a part-time job and also continues

to study. He is certain he needs to make a

living anyway.

Grammar

Noun clause: that

Other verbs: discover, agree, believe, find, know, understand, decide, realize, predict, remember

Noun clause: that

Subject

I

We

Verb

hope

think

that

(that)

(that)

Noun clause

she can get a job soon.

the test is too difficult.

Noun clause: that

Subject

My father

She

is happy

is surprised

that

(that)

(that)

Noun clause

I passed the exam.

she won the game.

be + adjective be + past participle

Note

Noun clause: that

Example:

1. The mother realizes that the baby is

tired and needs to sleep.

2. Studies show that early childhood

education is very important.

We use “that” to introduce a statement as a noun clause.

“That” is often omitted, especially in conversations.

Practice

They predict will pass the exams.

Correct Incorrect

Practice

I know that the meal is delicious.

Correct Incorrect

Practice

It is true dogs are honest.

Correct Incorrect

Practice

We are worried that will rain tomorrow.

Correct Incorrect

Practice

He is certain can get a higher grade on his English test.

Correct Incorrect

Practice

She is afraid that her child does not sleep well.

Correct Incorrect

Tell the receptionist about the information you

need. Use noun clauses to make sentences.

Evaluation

Is there any room available?

Can I get wireless internet access in the room?

Can I stay on June second and third?

There are 5 people to stay for two days.

Does the restaurant serve vegetarian dishes?

Are there clubs or bars that provide live Jazz

music?

Information

Your Turn!

Answer the questions

Do you know whether it’s going to rain tomorrow?

Are you sure that you will do homework before the next class?

Do you know if anyone here is rich?

Do you hope that you can have your own house?

Are you certain that your English grammar is improving?

Summary

Learning Objectives

Vocabulary and phrases

Noun clause: if/whether

We use “if/whether” to introduce a noun clause as an indirect

question after a verb in order to express doubts or choices.

Noun clause: that

We use “that” to introduce a statement as a noun clause.

“That” is often omitted, especially in conversation.

picnic, join, test, choose, continue, education, part-time job,

honest, delicious

Summary