V that
V that
The verb is followed by a that-clause.This pattern has one structure:Verb with Clause
I said that I would do it.| Verb group | that-clause | |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Verb | Clause |
| I | agree | that the project has possibilities. |
| The president | ordered | that the conference be suspended. |
| He | said | the country was unstable. |
| Verb group | Particle | that-clause | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Verb | Clause | |
| I | found | out | they were planning to erase the tapes. |
| Most of them | reported | back | that they were continuing to enjoy good health. |
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