1、Unit 3 Back to the pastGrammar and usageDifferences between predicative clauses and object clauses1. Learning and travelling were exactly what helped him in his later career as a historian. 2. His chief concern was whether he could do his job more effectively and efficiently. 3. I dont understand wh
2、at he said.4. The doctor suggests that I should exercise more. Compare the following examples. predicative clausepredicative clauseobject clauseobject clause We can use a noun clause as the predicative of a sentence. The noun clause is called the predicative clause. We can use a noun clause as the o
3、bject of a sentence. The noun clause is called the object clause. When it comes to the position of the predicative and the object, generally speaking, the predicative follows the linking verb, and the object follows the predicate or the preposition.predicative object Linking verbs are verbs that ser
4、ve as a connection between a subject and further information about that subject. They do not show any action; rather, they “link” the subject with the rest of the sentence.linking verbs be am,is,are,was,were,being,beensensory look,sound,smell,taste,feel,touchbecome,go,turn,fall,come,get,grow,runthe
5、change to continue to be remain,stay,keepto give the impression of being or doing sth seem,appear.turn out,provethe result As for the introducers, both the object clause and the predicative clause are introduced by that, whether, who, what, when, where, why, which, whose, wh-ever and so on. Meanwhil
6、e, we can use as if/as though and because to introduce a predicative clause. Another difference between the predicative clause and the object clause is that the introducer that in the object clause always can be left out, while in the predicative clause, that cant be omitted.More examples 1. The tru
7、th is that they are fully prepared for the trip. 2. It turns out that she was a friend of my sister. 3. It looks as if there is a storm coming. 4. Jack thought (that) it was the last time for him to attend a competition like that. 5. Mary said (that) she would come the next morning.predicative claus
8、epredicative clausepredicative clauseobject clauseobject clauseLets do some exercises!1. Thats not what I wanted.2. It remains true that that sport is about competing well, not winning.3. I believe you can realize your dream.4. He doubted whether I could solve the problem.5. I hope I dont sound as i
9、f Im criticizing you.Exercise one: Decide which clauses are predicative clauses and which clauses are object clauses.predicative clausepredicative clausepredicative clauseobject clauseobject clause1. Birds are kept in cages, but cages are not _ they meant to be.2. Tom was ill and thats _ he was abse
10、nt from school yesterday.3. The teacher wants to know _ many people have witnessed UFOs.4. How many people have witnessed UFOs is _ the teacher wants to know.5. I think _ wed better go now.6. The happiest time in my life is _ I sit at the dinner table with my family at the end of the day.Exercise tw
11、o: Fill in the blanks with proper linking words to make predicative clauses or object clauses.wherewhyhowwhatthatwhen7. I read a lot, I write regularly and I memorize new words every day. That is _ I learn English.8. There are dark clouds in the sky. It looks _ it is going to rain.9. I dont care _ h
12、e will leave or stay.10. That was _ he didnt work hard enough.11. The reason why he lost the game was _ he ignored the importance of cooperation.12. His parents are willing to give him _ he wants.Exercise two: Fill in the blanks with proper linking words to make predicative clauses or object clauses
13、.howas if/thoughwhetherbecausethatwhatever1. 我想指出，我们也在努力控制我们产生的污染量。2. 关注最新的新闻以确保危险不复存在。3. 似乎她没有任何工作经验。Exercise three: Translate the following Chinese sentences into English using predicative clauses or object clauses.Pay attention to news updates to confirm whether the danger is gone. Id like to poi
14、nt out that we also try to control the amount of pollution we produce. It seems as if she doesnt have work experience. 4. 每个人的治愈系食物很大程度上取决于他们来自何方。5. 我最喜欢四川火锅的一点在于，它为朋友间的交往提供了很棒的机会。Exercise three: Translate the following Chinese sentences into English using predicative clauses or object clauses.What I love best about Sichuan hot pots is that they offer a great opportunity to socialize with friends. Each persons comfort food largely depends on where they come from.
