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262 Patterns with noun clauses
6 The pattern I'm afraid that we haven't any money
a
We can use a that-clause after some adjectives.
I'm glad (that) you enjoyed the meal.
We were worried (that) there were no life guards on duty.
Lucy was sure (that) she could identify her attacker.
Some adjectives in this pattern are:
afraid convinced impatient
amused delighted pleased
annoyed determined proud
anxious eager sorry
aware glad sure
certain happy surprised
confident horrified willing
conscious
NOTE
We can often use should. • 242(2)
I was surprised that Tom should be so upset over nothing.
The organizers were anxious that nothing should go wrong.
b
We can use a wh-clause after sure and certain.
I wasn't sure when the visitors would arrive.
After some adjectives we can use how or what expressing an exclamation.
I was surprised how upset Tom seemed.
Melissa was aware what a difficult task she faced.
7 The pattern The fact that we haven't any money
is a problem
We can use a that-clause after some nouns, mainly ones expressing speech or
thought.
The news that the plane had crashed came as a terrible shock.
You can't get around the fact that it's against the law.
Whatever gave you the idea that I can sing?
I heard a rumour that there's been a leak of radioactivity.
We do not usually leave out that in this pattern.