B2 SCI - Noun Clauses 1 (as objects)

Open Ended

Complete the sentence with what you have learnt from the text

"Turkish Nuclear Challenge".

I know that .....................................

Open Ended

Complete the sentence with what you have learnt from the text

"Turkish Nuclear Challenge".

We've also learnt that .....................................

Open Ended

Complete the sentence with what you have learnt from the text

"Turkish Nuclear Challenge".

It is true that .....................................

​Examples;

I know that Türkiye has attempted to build nuclear power plants.

We've learnt that there have been some protests.

It is true that Türkiye still needs energy sources.

Multiple Choice

Read the sentences again.

What do we use after "that"?

• a clause (subject + verb + noun)

• a noun or gerund (Ving)

• a verb without a subject

Multiple Choice

I know that Türkiye has attempted to build nuclear power plants.

Read the underlined part. Which part of the sentence is it?

• subject

• verb

• object

Multiple Choice

We've learnt that there have been some protests.

Read the underlined part. Which part of the sentence is it?

• subject

• verb

• object

Multiple Choice

It is true that Türkiye still needs energy sources.

Read the underlined part. Which part of the sentence is it?

• subject

• verb

• object

Multiple Choice

I know that Türkiye has attempted to build nuclear power plants.

We've learnt that there have been some protests.

It is true that Türkiye still needs energy sources.

Q: Look at the underlined objects. What is the part of speech?

• verb

• noun

• adjectives

​I know that Türkiye has attempted to build nuclear power plants.

We've learnt that there have been some protests.

It is true that Türkiye still needs energy sources.

​Because they are NOUNS and CLAUSES,
we call them ............

​I know that Türkiye has attempted to build nuclear power plants.

We've learnt that there have been some protests.

It is true that Türkiye still needs energy sources.

​Because they are NOUNS and CLAUSES,
we call them NOUN CLAUSES.

​I know that Türkiye has attempted to build nuclear power plants. (object)

We've learnt that there have been some protests. (object)

It is true that Türkiye still needs energy sources. (object)

Rule #1: We use a NOUN CLAUSE as the object of the main clause.

It is obvious that....
Scientists claim that.....
It is a sad fact that ......
It cannot be denied that ......
Many people believe that ......

​Now make your own NOUN CLAUSES.

-People are aware of the fact that nuclear power plants may pose a danger to the environment.

- We were surprised to learn new information about the fact that Türkiye's energy needs are growing at a rapid pace.


- The success of the project was largely due to the fact that the team collaborated continuously.

​Now study the NOUN CLAUSES below.

Multiple Choice

So, when do we have to use "the fact that"?

• after prepositions

• after nouns

• after verbs

We are all aware of the fact that....
In spite of the fact that....., we are all ready for the exam.
There is new information about the fact that...

​Now make your own NOUN CLAUSES.