| 词组 | leaving out that |
| 释义 | Contents overview leaving out that265 leaving out thatWe can often leave out the conjunction that, especially in an informal style.1indirect speech: He said (that) …That can be left out informally after many common reporting verbs.James said (that) he was feeling better.I thought (that) you were in Ireland.The waiter suggested (that) we should go home.That cannot be dropped after certain verbs, especially verbs that are normally intransitive – e.g. reply, email, shout.James replied that he was feeling better. (not James replied he was …)She shouted that she was busy. (not She shouted she was busy.)2after adjectives: I'm glad you're all right.We can leave out that in clauses after some common adjectives.I'm glad (that) you're all right.It's funny (that) he hasn't written.We were surprised (that) she came.3not dropped after nounsThat is not usually dropped after nouns.I did not believe his claim that he was ill. (More natural than … his claim he was ill.)He disagreed with Copernicus' view that the earth went round the sun. (not … Copernicus' view the earth went …)4conjunctionsThat can be left out in an informal style in some common two-word conjunctions, such as so that, such … that, now that, providing that, provided that, supposing that, considering that, assuming that.Come in quietly so (that) she doesn't hear you.I was having such a nice time (that) I didn't want to leave.The garden looks nice now (that) we've got some flowers out.You can borrow it provided (that) you bring it back tomorrow.Assuming (that) nobody gets lost, we'll all meet again here at six o'clock.5relative structuresWe can usually leave out the relative pronoun that when it is the object in a relative clause (234.4).Look! There are the people (that) we met in Brighton.Do it the way (that) I showed you.Previous Next |
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