The word ‘that’ is merely a connector. It is used to introduce a noun clause or a relative clause. In some cases ‘that’ can be omitted.
- She said that she would come. OR She said she would come.
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate expression.
1. She said ……………….. was going home.
Correct!
Wrong!
2. She objected to my comment ................................. had made a mistake.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. It annoyed me ................................. wasn’t ready.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. I’m relieved ................................ are safe.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. She replied ................................ wasn’t interested.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. I thought ................................. wasn’t coming.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. The juice was so ............................... I couldn’t stop drinking it.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
1. She said (that) she was going home.
2. She objected to my comment that she had made a mistake.
3. It annoyed me that he wasn’t ready.
4. I’m relieved (that) you are safe.
5. She replied that she wasn’t interested.
6. I thought (that) she wasn’t coming.
7. The juice was so good (that) I couldn’t stop drinking it.
Notes
In sentences where ‘that’ is given in the brackets, it is optional.
