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Introduce complement clauses
Introduce complement clauses
Examples:
Examples:
introduce finite complement clauses: that (declaratives), if/whether (interrogative)
* introduce finite complement clauses: that (declaratives), if/whether (interrogative)
Pat thinks [that Chris lives in New York].
 
Pat knows [that/whether Chris lives in New York].
Pat thinks [that Chris lives in New York].<br>
Pat wonders [if/whether Chris lives in New York].
Pat knows [that/whether Chris lives in New York].<br>
introduce infinitival complement clauses: for
Pat wonders [if/whether Chris lives in New York].<br>
 
* introduce infinitival complement clauses: for
 
Pat wants [for Chris to win the price].
Pat wants [for Chris to win the price].

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Introduce complement clauses Examples:

  • introduce finite complement clauses: that (declaratives), if/whether (interrogative)

Pat thinks [that Chris lives in New York].
Pat knows [that/whether Chris lives in New York].
Pat wonders [if/whether Chris lives in New York].

  • introduce infinitival complement clauses: for

Pat wants [for Chris to win the price].