Noun ClausesSubject ObjectPredicative Appositive Clause1.You know that I am a teacher of English.2. That I am a teacher of English is known to you all .3. It is known to you all that I am a teacher of English.4. The fact that I am a teacher of English is known to you all.5. I am worried about whether you can do well in the exam. 6. What I am worried about is whether you can do well in the exam.that I am a teacher of EnglishThat I am a teacher of Englishthat I am a teacher of Englishwhether you can do well in the exam.Object ClauseSubject ClauseSubject Clause Predicative ClauseAppositive Clausethat I am a teacher of Englishwhether you can do well in the exam. Object ClauseFind the clauses and tell the function of them:Subject ClauseWhat I am worried aboutThe Subject Clause:1.Whether it is true remains a problem. 2.That she was chosen made us very happy. 3.What I can do is to tell you the truth. 4.How the book will sell depends on its author. 5.Whoever told you that was lying. 6.It was obvious that the driver couldnt control his car. Questions: 1.Can we use “if” instead of “whether”? 2. Whats the difference between “that” and “what”? 3.When the Subject Clause is too long, what should we do? 4.Can the conjunction “that” be left out in the Subject Clause? The Object Clause:1.They thought that the question was too difficult. 2.Im certain that he will get there in time. 3.She has made it clear that she does an important job. 4. Ill do whatever you ask me to. 5.Do you know whether hell come or not? 6. Do you know if/whether any decision has been arrivedat? Questions: 1. Can the conjunction “that” be left out in the Object Clause? 2.Can we use “if” instead of “whether” in the fifth sentence?The Predicative Clause:1.It looks as if it were going to rain. 2.That is why he failed the exam. 3. Lishui is not what it used to be. 4. The reason for his absence was that he was ill. 5. What she wants to know is which book she should buy. 6. The question is whether we should accept his invitation. 1. Can we use “because” in place of “that” in thefourth sentence 2. Can we use “if” instead of “whether” in the sixthsentenceThe Appositive Clause:1.I have no idea when he will arrive. 2.Word has come from the capital that PresidentHu Jingtao will come to visit our school . 3.The suggestion that we should follow his advice was accepted at last. Besides “idea, word,suggestion”, can you list more words?The news which they had won the game soon spread over the whole school.The news that our football team won excited us.The news that we got excited us.that our football team won excited us.that we gotAppositive ClauseAttributive Clause“that” 在同位语从句中不充当任何成分，只起连接作用,一般不可省略。 在定语从句中充当主语或宾语，做宾语时可以省略。 Identify the type of clause in the following sentencesConjunctions of Noun Clauses:连接词连接代词连接副词what, whatever, who, whoever, whom, whose, whichthat, whether, if, as if(as though)when, where, how, why（状语）(主语、宾语）Tell whether the following clauses are right:1.That she wants to know is which dress she should buy.2.He will give up his job surprises all of us.3. No matter who breaks the law will be punished.4.If the meeting will be held in our school is not known yet.5.He is said that he has accepted the invitation.What That WhoeverWhether ItTell whether the following clauses are right:6.The reason why he was late was because his bike broke down halfway.7.I dont doubt whether/if he will come soon.8. He told me the news which was very exciting.9.After that seemed a long time, he came back to life.10.He told me the news if our team won the match.thatthat what thatChoose the best answers:1. 1989 These photographs will show you .A. what does our village look likeB. what our village looks likeC. how does our village look likeD. how our village looks like 2. 1992Word has come some American guests will come for a visit to our school next week. A. what B. that C. whether D. when B. 3. 2004全国卷I I like _ in the autumn when the weather is clear and bright. C. A. this B. that C. it D. one 4. 1995 is a fact that English is being accepted as an international language A.There B. This C. That D. It 5. 1996 we cant get seems better than we have.6. 1999 I drove to Zhuhai for the air show last week. Is that you had a few days off?A. why B. when C. what D. where 7. 04湖南卷I think Father would like to know_Ivebeen up to so far, so I decide to send him a quick note.A. which B. why C. what D. howA. What , what B. What, that C. That ,that D. That , what 8.2001 A computer can only do _ you have instructed it to do. A. how B. after C. what D. when 9.2004全国卷IYou are saying that e