34 Frases y SUBJUNTIVO con THAT Flashcards
Combine the two sentences in each set,
using the fact that
- A big dog lives on my street.
That scares me.
The fact that a big dog lives on my street scares me
- The bus didn’t come.
Because of that, I was late.
The bus didn’t come. Because of that, I was late.
- Yoichi didn’t study but got 100 percent
I wonder about that.
I wonder about the fact that Yoichi didn’t study but got 100 percent
- My mother forgot my birthday.
That made me sad.
The fact that my mother forgot my birthday made me sad
That my mother forgot my birthday made me sad
- It’s cold today.
In spite of that, I’m going to the beach.
In spite of the fact that It’s cold today, I’m going to the beach.
- Ahmed was wearing a tie today.
I was stunned by that.
I was stunned by the fact that Ahmed was wearing a tie today.
- Hitoshi seemed sincere.
I wasn’t convinced by that.
I wasn’t convinced by the fact that Hitoshi seemed sincere
The pyramids were built without the aid of machines.
That really amazes me.
The fact that The pyramids were built without the aid of machines really amazes me.
My daughter graduated at the head of her class at Harvard. That takes my breath away.
The fact that My daughter graduated at the head of her class at Harvard takes my breath away.
- My dog chewed up my new book
In spite of that, I still love her.
In spite of the fact that my dog chewed up my new book I still love her.
Tim hasn’t been able to make any friends.
It´s a well known fact that Tim hasn’t been able to make any friends.
Drug abuse can ruin one’s health.
It´s a fact that Drug abuse can ruin one’s health.
Some women do not earn equal pay for equal work.
It´s apparent that Some women do not earn equal pay for equal work.
The earth revolves around the sun.
It´s a well known fact that The earth revolves around the sun.
Irene, who is an excellent student, failed her entrance examination.
It´s surprising that Irene, who is an excellent student, failed her entrance examination.
English is the principal language in the world
It´s obvious that English is the principal language in the world
- a fact
It´s a fact that the sun rises on the east
that the sun rises on the east is a fact
- surprising
It´s surprising that there is a lot of poor people in a rich country as America
that there is a lot of poor people in a rich country as America is surprising
- obvious
It´s obvious that he doesn´t understand the question
that he doesn´t understand the question is obvious
- too bad
It´s too bad that my phone is broken
that my phone is broken is too bad
- a well-known fact
It´s a well known fact that English is difficult to learn
that English is difficult to learn is a well known fact
unfortunate
It´s unfortunate that I lose my wallet
that I lose my wallet is unfortunate
- true
It´s true that we begin classes at 8 a.m.
that we begin classes at 8 a.m. is true
- strange
It´s strange that he is absent now
that he is absent now is strange
- unlikely
It´s unlikely that It´s going to rain
that It´s going to rain is unlikely (Not probable, improbable)
- undeniable
It´s undeniable that Florida is the sunshine state
that Florida is the sunshine state is undeniable
Unlike
A diferencia de, Por el contrario de
Unlikely
Improbable
Likely
Probable
l . It is my belief that
the war between those two countries will end soon.
- It seems to me that
The teachers are always on time
- It is my impression that
I am the best teacher
- It is my theory that
English is hard to learn
- It is widely believed that
Americans don´t have a lot of money
It is thought that .
Americans drive expensive cars
- It has been said that
hurricanes cause irreparable damages
- It is a miracle that .
Today hasn´t rained yet
What month were you born in
Neither she nor me was born in the same month
Do you have a boyfriend?
Neither she nor me have boyfriend or girlfriend
Are you married?
Both she and I are single
Do you drive?
Not only she but also I drive
Are you the youngest in your family?
Both she and I are the oldest in their families
Can you play the piano?
Neither she nor me can play the piano
Do you have american friends?
Either I or Geraldine has american friends
Regla cuando se usa both se usa are
En el resto de los casos el verbo corresponde al Sujeto que esté más cerca a él
Do you like cats?
Neither I nor Geraldine likes cats
Have you ever studied in another foreign country?
Both I and Geraldine have studied in just one foreign country
Can you speak more than four languages?
Not only Geraldine but also Gustavo can´t speak more than four languages
Question words (When, where, how, who, whom, whose, what, which) and whether
can be followed by infinitives
I don´t know what I should do
I don’t know what to do.
Pam can’t decide whether she should go or stay home.
Pam can’t decide whether to go or (to) stay home.
Please tell me how I can get to the bus station.
Please tell me how to get to the bus station.
Jim told us where we could find it.
Jim told us where to find it.
- He told me when I should come.
He told me when to come.
- The plumber told me how I could fix the leak in the sink.
The plumber told me how TO fix the leak in the sink.
- Please tell me where I should meet you.
Please tell me where TO meet you.
- Don had an elaborate excuse for being late for their date, but Sandy didn’t know whether she should believe him or not.
Don had an elaborate excuse for being late for their date, but Sandy didn’t know whether TO believe him or not.
- Jim found two shirts he liked, but he had trouble deciding which one he should -buy.
Jim found two shirts he liked, but he had trouble deciding which one TO buy.
I’ve done everything I can think of to help Andy get his life straightened out. I don’t know what else I can do.
I’ve done everything I can think of to help Andy get his life straightened out. I don’t know what TO do.
- I was tongue-tied. I didn’t know what XXXXXXX
I was tongue’tied No sabía qué decir
I was tongue-tied. I didn’t know what TO SAY
- A: I can’t decide XXXXXXX to the reception.
B: How about your green suit?
A: I can’t decide WHAT TO WEAR to the reception.
B: How about your green suit?
- A: Where are you going to live when you go to the university?
B: I’m not sure. I can’t decide whether XXXXXXX
A: Where are you going to live when you go to the university?
B: I’m not sure. I can’t decide whether TO LIVE
- A: Do you know how XXXXXXX
B: No, but I’d like to learn.
A: Do you know how TO DANCE SALSA
B: No, but I’d like to learn.
A: I don’t know what XXXXXXX for her birthday. Got any suggestions?
B: How about a book?
A: I don’t know what TO BUY for her birthday. Got any suggestions?
B: How about a book?
- My cousin has a dilemma. He can’t decide whether XXXXXXX or XXXXXXX. What do you think he should do?
- My cousin has a dilemma. He can’t decide whether TO STAY or TO GO. What do you think he should do?
- Before you leave on your trip, read this tour book. It tells you where XXXXXXX and how XXXXXXX
- Before you leave on your trip, read this tour book. It tells you where TO GO and how TO GET THERE
He is a good actor.
I think that he is a good actor.
I think he is a good actor
The world is round.
We know (that) the world is round That the world is round is a fact
She doesn’t understand spoken English
(d) That she doesn’t understand spoken English is obvious
It´s obvious (that) she doesn´t understand spoken English
- She demanded that I XXXXXXX her the truth
TELL
- I recommended that Jane XXXXXXX to the head of the department.
GO
- I suggest that everyone XXXXXXX a letter to the governor
WRITE
It is essential that I XXXXXXX you tomorrow
SEE
- It is important that he XXXXXXX the director of the English program.
BE
- It is necessary that everyone XXXXXXX here on time.
BE
CUANDO SE TRATA DE SUGERIR, DAR ÓRDENES, INCITAR
THAT MÁS SUJETO MÁS …..
VERBO EN BASE FORM
NUNCA INFINITIVO
l . Her advisor recommended that she (take) XXXXXXX five courses.
TAKE
- He insisted that the new baby (name) XXXXXXX after his grandfather.
BE NAMED
- The doctor recommended that she (stay) XXXXXXX in bed for a few days.
STAY
NUNCA STAYS, SIEMPRE BASE FORM, EXCEPTO VOZ PASIVA
- The students requested that the test (postpone) XXXXXXX , but, the instructor decided against a postponement.
BE POSTPONED
- The movie director insisted that everything about his productions (be) XXXXXXX authentic.
BE
She asked that we (be) XXXXXXX sure to lock the door behind
BE
It is essential that no one (admit) XXXXXXX to the room without proper identification
BE ADMITTED
It is vital that no one else (know) XXXXXXX about the secret government operation
KNOW
12, It is important that you (be, not) XXXXXXX late
NOT BE
- It is imperative that he (return) XXXXXXX home immediately
RETURN
NUNCA RETURNS
- The governor proposed that a new highway (build) XXXXXXX
BE BUILT
Fumiko specifically asked that I (tell, not) XXXXXXX anyone else about it.
NOT TELL
NUNCA NOT TO TELL
She said it was important that no one else (tell) XXXXXXX about it.
BE TOLD
- Mustafa is free to go anyplace he wishes. He can go XXXXXXX he wants.
WHEREVER
- Mustafa is free to go anytime he wishes. He can go XXXXXXX he wants.
WHENEVER
- I don’t know what you should do about that problem. Do XXXXXXX seems best to you.
WHATEVER
- There are five flights to Chicago every day. I don’t care which one we take. We can take XXXXXXX one fits in best with your schedule.
WHICHEVER
ESCOGIENDO, SELECCIONANDO
- I want you to be honest. I hope you feel free to say XXXXXXX is on your mind.
WHATEVER
XXXXXXX leads a life full of love and happiness is rich.
WHOEVER
- No one can tell him what to do. He does XXXXXXX he wants.
WHATEVER
- If you want to rearrange the furniture, go ahead. You can rearrange it XXXXXXX you want. I don’t care one way or the other.
HOWEVER
- Those children are wild! I feel sorry for XXXXXXX babysitter.
WHOMEVER
DESPUÉS DE PREPOSICIÓN VA WHOMEVER
- I have a car. I can take you XXXXXXX you want to go.
WHEREVER
- Scott likes to tell people about his problems. He will talk to XXXXXXX will listen to him. But he bores XXXXXXX he talks to.
WHOMEVER
WHATEVER
- To Ellen, the end justifies the means. She will do XXXXXXX she has to do in order to accomplish her objective.
WHATEVER
- I have four. Take XXXXXXX one pleases you most.
WHICHEVER
- My wife and I are going to ride our bicycles across the country. We’ll ride for six to seven hours every day, then stop for the night XXXXXXX we happen to be.
WHEREVER
- Irene does XXXXXXX she wants to do, goes XXXXXXX she wants to go, gets up XXXXXXX she wants to get up, makes friends with XXXXXXX she meets, and dresses XXXXXXX she pleases.
WHATEVER WHEREVER WHENEVER WHOMEVER HOWEVER
COMO QUIERA
HOWEVER
SIN EMBARGO
HOWEVER