Oct 9, 2023 · Moreover, the that-clause complement is preferred probably because it allows you to do a couple of things. (1) you can use a modal verb (It is believed that she will/might/could/would pass the …

May 28, 2008 · Souvent les créanciers qui abandonnent tout ou partie de leurs créances obtiennent en contre partie le bénéfice d'une clause de retour à meilleure fortune qui prévoit que, si la santé de …

Jun 1, 2019 · An independent clause combines with a dependent clause. In the second sentence, "where he lives" is the object of the verb "asked". Therefore, "where he lives" is a noun clause. It's a …

Oct 17, 2007 · I'm pretty sure "except" can be used before a subordinate clause or just a noun clause, while "except for" can only be used before a noun clause. All the colors of the rainbow except blue …

Apr 30, 2009 · First, the original sentence has an unusual word order because the object of comparison is a whole clause (beginning with what). If we use an ordinary noun phrase instead, we see the basic …

Apr 5, 2020 · Hi, Is it fine to use the structure "It is like + that clause"? I have found these sentences in the Corpus of Contemporary American English: 1. to lend your zoology notes to, and then when you …

Dec 19, 2022 · Hello friends In some cases, the subject in that clause inversion can be eliminated by the writer. Why? Example: So advanced is the technology that can help us perform tasks. (without …

Sep 23, 2005 · Questions about Arabic, or translations between Arabic and any other language.

Nov 2, 2022 · Yes, which can refer to a whole clause. See for instance Relative clauses referring to a whole sentence We often use these clauses in informal speaking to express an opinion or evaluation …

Apr 26, 2014 · I am very sorry if there was a topic like this already, I couldn't find it. I am getting contradicting results from different sources as to whether 'which' can refer to a whole clause. I have …