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Hablar de sentimientos con "That" (Cláusulas That evaluativas)

Las cláusulas 'that' evaluativas son tu herramienta secreta para inyectar emoción y juicio en tu inglés, haciéndolo sonar mucho más natural y expresivo.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'that' clauses to link a specific fact or event to an emotional reaction or evaluative judgment.

  • Follow adjectives of emotion: 'I am delighted that you came.'
  • Follow nouns of judgment: 'The fact that he lied is shocking.'
  • Use 'should' for extra emphasis: 'It's strange that she should say that.'
👤 + ❤️/🧠 + that + [Subject + Verb]

Overview

### Overview
Al alcanzar el nivel C1, tu capacidad para expresar ideas debe trascender la simple descripción de hechos. En este nivel, la maestría lingüística reside en la capacidad de matizar, opinar y reaccionar ante la realidad. Las llamadas evaluative that-clauses (cláusulas evaluativas con 'that') son una herramienta fundamental para lograr esta sofisticación.
Imagínate que estás en una reunión de trabajo o escribiendo un ensayo académico: no basta con decir The project failed (El proyecto falló). Para sonar como un experto, necesitas integrar tu juicio: It is disappointing that the project failed (Es decepcionante que el proyecto haya fallado).
En español, solemos usar estructuras similares con el subjuntivo, como
Es lamentable que el proyecto haya fallado
. Sin embargo, el inglés tiene una estructura gramatical muy específica y rígida para esto, que a menudo se confunde con el uso de los tiempos verbales. Dominar esto te permitirá pasar de un nivel intermedio, donde el lenguaje es meramente informativo, a un nivel avanzado, donde el lenguaje es interpretativo y persuasivo.
Esta estructura es el puente entre la objetividad del dato y la subjetividad de tu opinión. Si quieres que tu inglés suene natural, autoritario y preciso, entender cómo empaquetar un hecho dentro de una evaluación es tu siguiente gran paso.
### How This Grammar Works
Esta gramática se basa en el concepto de factive complement. En lingüística, un complemento factivo es una cláusula que se acepta como un hecho real y sobre la cual el hablante emite un juicio. A diferencia de las oraciones donde expresamos dudas (I think that...), donde el hecho es hipotético, aquí el hecho es innegable.
La evaluación es tu reacción a esa realidad inamovible.
Un componente vital aquí es el expletive it o sujeto ficticio. En español, el sujeto suele ser el mismo verbo o una oración subordinada completa (
Que el CEO haya renunciado es sorprendente
). En inglés, preferimos mover esa carga al final de la oración por una cuestión de end-weight (peso final).
El inglés prefiere no empezar oraciones con cláusulas muy largas o pesadas. Por eso, usamos It como un marcador de posición que anticipa la cláusula que viene después. Es como si dijéramos:
Es sorprendente [eso]: que el CEO haya renunciado
.
Comparemos con el español:
| Estructura en Español | Estructura en Inglés |
|---|---|
| Es sorprendente que renuncie. | It is surprising that he resigned. |
| Me alegra que estés aquí. | I am glad that you are here. |
| Es vital que todos lleguen a tiempo. | It is vital that everyone arrive on time. |
Como ves, el inglés utiliza un adjetivo para calificar el hecho, mientras que el español a veces usa verbos de afección o construcciones impersonales. La clave es que el that funciona como un puente que conecta tu estado emocional o tu juicio lógico con el hecho que lo provoca.
### Formation Pattern
Para formar estas oraciones, seguimos patrones fijos. La omisión del that es común en el habla informal, pero en contextos C1, te recomiendo mantenerlo para mayor claridad y elegancia.
  1. 1Impersonal (It + be + Adjective + that-clause): Ideal para dar una opinión objetiva.
  2. 2Personal (Subject + be + Adjective + that-clause): Ideal para expresar sentimientos propios.
  3. 3Verbal (Subject + find + it + Adjective + that-clause): Una forma muy avanzada de evaluar una situación.
| Patrón | Ejemplo | Uso |
|---|---|---|
| It is + ADJ + that... | It is shocking that they closed the store. | Observación general |
| SUBJ + be + ADJ + that... | I am delighted that you called. | Reacción personal |
| SUBJ + find + it + ADJ + that... | I find it strange that he left. | Juicio analítico |
Ojo con el Mandative Subjunctive: cuando uses adjetivos de necesidad (essential, vital, crucial), el verbo en la cláusula that debe ir en su forma base. Nada de he arrives, debe ser he arrive. Esto es lo que separa a un usuario avanzado de uno intermedio.
### When To Use It
Utiliza estas estructuras cuando necesites añadir color a tus hechos. En un entorno académico, no digas The results were unexpected. Usa It is significant that the results were unexpected. Esto eleva el tono de tu discurso.
En situaciones de trabajo, si tienes que dar una noticia difícil, esta estructura te ayuda a suavizar el golpe o a ser firme. Por ejemplo, I am concerned that the budget is insufficient suena mucho más profesional y directo que simplemente decir The budget is not enough.
También es crucial en las relaciones personales. Cuando quieres expresar empatía, decir I am sorry that you had a bad day es mucho más natural y cálido que otras construcciones más rígidas. Recuerda que, aunque en español a veces omitimos el sujeto en estas construcciones, en inglés el sujeto es obligatorio.
Nunca digas Is surprising that..., siempre debe ser It is surprising that....
### Common Mistakes
  1. 1El error del subjuntivo (L1 Interference): Los hispanohablantes estamos acostumbrados a conjugar el verbo. En español decimos
    Es necesario que él *venga*
    (subjuntivo). En inglés, el error común es decir It is necessary that he comes. Como en español suena a presente, el cerebro del estudiante intenta conjugarlo. Debes recordar que el mandative subjunctive exige la forma base: It is necessary that he come.
  1. 1Uso incorrecto del it en la construcción find: Muchos estudiantes dicen I find strange that he left. Es un error de sintaxis porque el verbo find requiere un objeto directo. Debes incluir el it como objeto: I find it strange that he left. Es una estructura que no existe literalmente en español, por lo que el cerebro tiende a omitir el objeto.
  1. 1Confusión entre -ed y -ing: Decir It is pleased that... es incorrecto. Pleased es un adjetivo que describe cómo se siente una persona. Pleasing describe la cualidad de una situación. Debes decir I am pleased that... o It is pleasing that....
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
Es fundamental diferenciar cuándo usar that-clause frente a to-infinitive.
| Estructura | Función | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| It is ADJ + that... | Evalúa un hecho específico | It is sad that he failed. |
| It is ADJ + to-infinitive | Evalúa una acción general | It is sad to fail. |
La diferencia es sutil: la cláusula that te permite especificar quién realizó la acción, mientras que el to-infinitive es una generalización abstracta.
### Quick FAQ
  1. 1¿Puedo omitir el 'that' siempre?
En el habla informal, sí. En redacción académica o profesional, es mejor mantenerlo para asegurar la formalidad y evitar confusiones gramaticales.
  1. 1¿Por qué el subjuntivo en inglés parece tan extraño?
Es una reliquia del inglés antiguo. En el nivel C1, usarlo correctamente es una señal clara de que dominas el registro formal.
  1. 1¿Puedo usar cualquier adjetivo en la estructura 'find it + ADJ'?
Casi cualquiera que denote una opinión o juicio, como interesting, unacceptable, difficult o surprising. Es una estructura muy flexible para expresar tu punto de vista personal.

Common Evaluative Structures

Structure Type Main Clause Connector Subordinate Clause Example
Adjective-led
I am relieved
that
the test is over.
I am relieved that the test is over.
Noun-led
The news
that
he won was great.
The news that he won was great.
Extraposed (It)
It is lucky
that
we found the keys.
It is lucky that we found the keys.
Formal (Should)
It is odd
that
she should say that.
It is odd that she should say that.
Subjunctive
It is vital
that
he be present.
It is vital that he be present.

Omission of 'That' in Informal Speech

Full Form (Formal) Short Form (Informal) Context
I am glad that you came.
I'm glad you came.
Friends/Family
It is a pity that it's raining.
Pity it's raining.
Casual observation
I am sure that he is right.
I'm sure he's right.
Everyday talk

Meanings

A grammatical structure where a subordinate clause starting with 'that' functions as a complement to an adjective or noun, expressing a reaction to the information in that clause.

1

Adjective Complements

Using 'that' after adjectives like 'happy', 'sad', 'surprised', or 'aware' to explain the cause of the feeling.

“I'm so glad that you could make it to the party.”

“She was unaware that the meeting had been moved.”

2

Extraposed Evaluative Clauses

Starting a sentence with 'It is [adjective] that...' to provide an objective-sounding evaluation of a fact.

“It is vital that we remain calm during the transition.”

“It's interesting that he never mentioned his previous job.”

3

Noun Complements

Using 'that' after abstract nouns like 'fact', 'idea', 'notion', or 'possibility' to define the content of that noun.

“The fact that she won didn't surprise anyone.”

“I hate the idea that we might never see them again.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Hablar de sentimientos con "That" (Cláusulas That evaluativas)
Patrón Ejemplo Función Omisión de 'That'
It + be + Adj + that-clause
It's essential that you practice.
Evaluación impersonal
A menudo permitida informalmente
Subject + be + Adj + that-clause
I'm relieved that the test is over.
Emoción personal
Generalmente permitida
Subject + Verb + that-clause
We hope that you enjoy the show.
Cognición/Sentimiento
Comúnmente omitida informalmente
Common Adjectives
happy, sad, important, strange
Emocional/Crítico
N/A
Common Verbs
believe, know, regret, feel
Cognitivo/Emocional
N/A
Formal Context
It is acknowledged that...
Declaración objetiva
Menos común

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
It is a source of great pleasure that you have joined us this evening.

It is a source of great pleasure that you have joined us this evening. (Social gathering)

Neutral
I am very glad that you could come.

I am very glad that you could come. (Social gathering)

Informal
So glad you made it!

So glad you made it! (Social gathering)

Jerga
Stoked you're here, man!

Stoked you're here, man! (Social gathering)

Cláusulas 'That' Evaluativas: Tu Amplificador de Sentimientos

Cláusulas 'That' Evaluativas

Formación

  • It + be + Adj + that-clause It's crucial that...
  • Subject + be + Adj + that-clause I'm happy that...
  • Subject + Verb + that-clause She believes that...

Adjetivos Clave

  • happy It's good that...
  • important It's vital that...
  • surprising It's shocking that...
  • regrettable It's a pity that...

Verbos Clave

  • know I know that...
  • feel I feel that...
  • regret They regret that...
  • believe We believe that...

Cuándo Usar

  • Emotional Reaction I'm so glad that...
  • Opinion/Judgment It's ridiculous that...
  • Importance/Necessity It's essential that...

'That' vs. 'What': El Gran Duelo

Uso de 'That'
It's great that you came. ('That' introduce una afirmación factual evaluada como genial.)
I'm worried that it will rain. ('That' introduce la preocupación específica.)
He knows that she is right. ('That' introduce el hecho conocido.)
Uso de 'What'
What you said was great. ('What' significa 'la cosa que', el sujeto de 'was great'.)
I saw what you did. ('What' significa 'la cosa que', el objeto de 'saw'.)
Tell me what you think. ('What' introduce una pregunta, significando 'la cosa que piensas'.)

¿Debo usar una Cláusula 'That' Evaluativa?

1

¿Quieres expresar un sentimiento, juicio u opinión?

YES
Ve al Paso 2
NO
No, considera otras estructuras (ej., afirmaciones simples).
2

¿Es tu sentimiento/juicio sobre un hecho o situación específica?

YES
Ve al Paso 3
NO
No, quizás usa un infinitivo (ej., 'I'm happy to help').
3

¿Es la evaluación impersonal (general) o personal (sobre ti/alguien)?

YES
Si es impersonal: Usa `It + be + Adjetivo + that-clause`. Si es personal: Usa `Sujeto + be + Adjetivo + that-clause` o `Sujeto + Verbo + that-clause`.
NO
N/A

Contextos para Cláusulas 'That' Evaluativas

💬

Conversación Cotidiana

  • • I'm so glad that...
  • • It's crazy that...
  • • I'm sure that...
🎓

Académico/Profesional

  • • It's crucial that...
  • • We acknowledge that...
  • • It is imperative that...
📱

Comunicación Digital

  • • OMG, it's hilarious that...
  • • I'm relieved that...
  • • It's annoying that...
🧠

Reflexión/Expresión

  • • I regret that...
  • • I believe that...
  • • It's fascinating that...
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Ejemplos por nivel

1

I am happy that you are here.

Estoy feliz de que estés aquí.

2

I am sad that it is raining.

Estoy triste de que esté lloviendo.

3

He is glad that you like the food.

Él se alegra de que te guste la comida.

4

Are you sure that she is home?

¿Estás seguro de que ella está en casa?

1

I'm sorry that I forgot your birthday.

Siento haber olvidado tu cumpleaños.

2

We are afraid that the shop is closed.

Tememos que la tienda esté cerrada.

3

I think that he is a good teacher.

Creo que él es un buen profesor.

4

She is surprised that you are early.

Ella está sorprendida de que llegues temprano.

1

It is important that we arrive on time.

Es importante que lleguemos a tiempo.

2

I don't like the idea that we have to pay extra.

No me gusta la idea de que tengamos que pagar extra.

3

Are you aware that the rules have changed?

¿Eres consciente de que las reglas han cambiado?

4

It's a shame that you can't come to the wedding.

Es una pena que no puedas venir a la boda.

1

I am concerned that the project is falling behind schedule.

Me preocupa que el proyecto se esté retrasando.

2

The fact that he didn't call is very strange.

El hecho de que no llamara es muy extraño.

3

It is highly likely that the prices will increase next month.

Es muy probable que los precios aumenten el próximo mes.

4

She was delighted that her hard work was finally recognized.

Ella estaba encantada de que su arduo trabajo fuera finalmente reconocido.

1

It is regrettable that the board should have reached such a hasty decision.

Es lamentable que la junta haya tomado una decisión tan apresurada.

2

The mere suggestion that he was involved in the scandal is preposterous.

La mera sugerencia de que estuvo involucrado en el escándalo es absurda.

3

I find it baffling that they still haven't addressed the underlying issue.

Me parece desconcertante que todavía no hayan abordado el problema subyacente.

4

We must not overlook the possibility that the data has been tampered with.

No debemos pasar por alto la posibilidad de que los datos hayan sido manipulados.

1

It is imperative that the witness be protected at all costs.

Es imperativo que el testigo sea protegido a toda costa.

2

The contention that economic growth is always beneficial is now being challenged.

La afirmación de que el crecimiento económico es siempre beneficioso está siendo cuestionada.

3

It is somewhat ironic that the very technology designed to connect us has made us feel more isolated.

Es algo irónico que la misma tecnología diseñada para conectarnos nos haya hecho sentir más aislados.

4

I am not unmindful of the fact that this proposal requires significant investment.

No soy ajeno al hecho de que esta propuesta requiere una inversión significativa.

Fácil de confundir

Talking about feelings with "That" (Evaluative That-Clauses) vs Relative Clauses with 'That'

Learners often think every 'that' clause is a relative clause describing a noun.

Talking about feelings with "That" (Evaluative That-Clauses) vs Reported Speech

Both use 'that' clauses, but reported speech follows verbs of saying (say, tell), not adjectives of feeling.

Talking about feelings with "That" (Evaluative That-Clauses) vs Result Clauses (So... that)

Learners mix up 'I am so happy that...' (Result) with 'I am happy that...' (Complement).

Errores comunes

✗

I am happy because you are here.

✓

I am happy that you are here.

While 'because' is okay, 'that' is the standard way to complement an adjective of emotion.
✗

I am sure which he is coming.

✓

I am sure that he is coming.

You cannot use 'which' to introduce a complement clause.
✗

It is important that arrive on time.

✓

It is important that we arrive on time.

The 'that' clause must have its own subject.
✗

It is strange that he would say that.

✓

It is strange that he should say that.

In formal British English, 'should' is used for evaluation, not 'would'.

Patrones de oraciones

I am ___ that ___.

It is ___ that ___ should ___.

The ___ that ___ is ___.

I find it ___ that ___.

Real World Usage

Job Interviews very common

I am confident that my background in marketing will benefit your team.

Texting Friends constant

So happy you're coming tonight!

Academic Essays very common

The fact that the hypothesis was disproven suggests a need for further research.

Customer Complaints common

It is disappointing that the service was so slow.

Social Media Posts very common

Can't believe that it's already been a year!

News Reporting common

It is feared that many people remain trapped in the building.

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Usa 'It' para empezar

Cuando quieras hacer una evaluación impersonal, como 'It's crucial...' (Es crucial que...) o 'It's strange...' (Es extraño que...), siempre empieza con 'It + be' antes de tu adjetivo. Esto prepara perfectamente tu cláusula 'that' evaluativa. "It's important that you arrive on time."
⚠️

Cuidado con 'What'

Es un error común usar 'what' cuando en realidad quieres decir 'that' en estas cláusulas evaluativas. Recuerda, 'that' introduce un hecho sobre el cual estás reaccionando, mientras que 'what' significa 'the thing(s) which' (la(s) cosa(s) que). "It's clear that he understood."
🎯

Varía tus adjetivos

En lugar de decir siempre 'It's good that...' (Es bueno que...), intenta 'It's fantastic that...' (Es fantástico que...), 'It's beneficial that...' (Es beneficioso que...) o 'It's advantageous that...' (Es ventajoso que...). Un vocabulario más rico hace que tus expresiones sean más matizadas y naturales. "It's fantastic that you got the scholarship."
🌍

La formalidad importa

En situaciones muy formales (como entrevistas de trabajo o trabajos académicos), es menos probable que omitas 'that'. En conversaciones casuales o mensajes de texto, omitir 'that' es perfectamente normal y a menudo preferido para ser breve.
I know that you can do it.
(Formal) vs.
I know you can do it.
(Informal)
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Verbos de cognición

Más allá de los adjetivos, muchos verbos como 'know' (saber), 'believe' (creer), 'regret' (lamentar) y 'feel' (sentir) también usan cláusulas 'that' para explicar el contenido de tu pensamiento o emoción. 'I believe that...' (Creo que...), 'I regret that...' (Lamento que...) ¡son súper útiles!
I believe that we will win.

Smart Tips

Switch from 'I think that...' to 'It is evident that...' or 'The fact that...'.

I think the data is wrong. → It is evident that the data is inconsistent.

Recognize it as the 'putative should' used for emotional emphasis.

It's strange that he said that. → It's strange that he should say that.

Try replacing 'that' with 'which'. If it sounds like garbage, it's a complement clause.

The idea which we might fail (Garbage) → The idea that we might fail (Correct)

Delete the 'that' and the 'It is'.

It is a shame that you can't come. → Shame you can't come!

Pronunciación

/ðət/

The Weak 'That'

In the middle of a sentence, 'that' is usually unstressed and pronounced with a schwa /ðət/.

I'm SUR-prised that he's HERE.

Intonation of Evaluation

The main stress usually falls on the evaluative adjective (e.g., 'SURPRISED'), while the 'that' clause has a rising-falling intonation.

Evaluative Peak

It's ↗VITAL that we ↘leave.

Emphasizes the importance of the action.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Remember 'FACT': Feelings, Adjectives, Complements, That.

Asociación visual

Imagine a bridge made of the word 'THAT' connecting a giant heart (your feelings) to a television screen showing a scene (the fact).

Rhyme

When a feeling needs a reason why, use a 'that' clause to reach the sky.

Story

A king was so 'surprised that' his crown was missing. He hated 'the fact that' a mouse had taken it. 'It was lucky that' the mouse was slow.

Word Web

SurprisedDelightedConcernedFactIdeaPossibilityShouldSubjunctive

Desafío

Write three sentences about your day using 'I am glad that...', 'It is strange that...', and 'The fact that...'.

Notas culturales

The use of 'should' in evaluative clauses (e.g., 'It's funny that you should say that') is a hallmark of polite, slightly indirect British speech.

Americans are more likely to use the subjunctive in 'that' clauses following adjectives of necessity or urgency.

Using 'The fact that...' is a standard way to introduce evidence without sounding too personal or biased.

The use of 'that' as a conjunction (complementizer) evolved from the Old English demonstrative pronoun 'þæt'.

Inicios de conversación

“

Are you surprised that technology has changed so much in ten years?

“

Do you think it's important that children learn a second language early?

“

How do you feel about the fact that remote work is becoming the norm?

“

Is it regrettable that traditional crafts are dying out?

Temas para diario

Write about a time you were pleasantly surprised. Use at least three 'that' clauses.
Discuss a current news event. Use 'The fact that...' to introduce your main points.
Argue for or against a controversial policy. Use formal extraposed clauses.
Reflect on a personal mistake. Use the 'putative should' to express your reaction to your own behavior.

Errores comunes

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

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Test Yourself

Elige la forma correcta para completar la oración.

It's important ___ everyone attends the virtual meeting.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: that
En las cláusulas evaluativas, 'that' introduce la afirmación factual que está siendo evaluada. 'What' implicaría 'la cosa que', lo cual no encaja aquí.
Encuentra y corrige el error en la oración. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

I'm happy what you got the job.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm happy that you got the job.
Cuando expresamos una emoción sobre un hecho, usamos 'that' para introducir la cláusula, no 'what'.
¿Qué oración usa correctamente una `cláusula 'that' evaluativa`? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It was essential that we studied.
Las cláusulas evaluativas impersonales necesitan 'It + be' antes del adjetivo. Por lo tanto, 'It was essential' es correcto.

Score: /3

Ejercicios de practica

8 exercises
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Opción múltiple

I am delighted ___ you decided to join us.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: that
'That' is the correct complementizer for the adjective 'delighted'.
Correct the mistake in the following sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

The fact which he failed the exam is very sad.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The fact that he failed the exam is very sad.
You must use 'that' (or nothing), never 'which', after 'the fact'.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate formal structure.

It is essential that he ___ (be) informed immediately.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: be
This is the subjunctive mood, often used after 'essential' in formal English.
Reorder the words to form a natural sentence. Sentence Reorder

strange / that / should / it / he / is / say / that

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It is strange that he should say that.
This follows the extraposed 'It is... that' pattern with the putative 'should'.
Match the adjective with the most likely 'that' clause. Match Pairs

Match the following:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I am sorry... / ...that I'm late.
These are common collocations for evaluative clauses.
Rewrite the sentence starting with 'The fact that...' Sentence Transformation

He resigned, and that surprised everyone.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The fact that he resigned surprised everyone.
This transforms a compound sentence into a complex one with a noun complement.
Is the following rule true or false? True False Rule

In informal speech, 'that' can often be omitted in evaluative clauses.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: True
Omission of 'that' is very common in casual conversation.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural option. Dialogue Completion

A: Why are you so upset? B: I'm just annoyed ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: that the bus was late again
Both 'that' and the zero-conjunction (option d) are correct, but 'that' is the most standard answer here.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Completa la oración con la palabra más adecuada. Completar huecos

She feels strongly ___ her team delivered an excellent presentation.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: that
Identifica y corrige el error gramatical. Error Correction

We are confident what the new marketing strategy will succeed.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We are confident that the new marketing strategy will succeed.
Selecciona la oración que usa una `cláusula 'that' evaluativa` correctamente. Opción múltiple

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It's obvious he didn't prepare well.
Traduce lo siguiente a inglés natural, usando una `cláusula 'that'`. Traducción

Translate into English: 'Es sorprendente que el concierto se agotó tan rápido.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["It's surprising that the concert sold out so quickly.","It is surprising that the concert sold out so quickly."]
Ordena las palabras para formar una oración gramaticalmente correcta. Sentence Reorder

Put the words in order:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm glad that you passed the exam.
Empareja el adjetivo con una frase introductoria apropiada para una `cláusula 'that'`. Match Pairs

Match the adjective with its suitable introductory phrase:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Elige la opción correcta para completar la oración. Completar huecos

It was regrettable ___ they missed the opportunity to present.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: that
Traduce al inglés. Traducción

Translate into English: 'Creemos que es fundamental que los estudiantes participen.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["We believe that it is fundamental that students participate.","We believe it is fundamental that students participate."]
Desordena las palabras para formar una oración coherente. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It's unfair that he wasn't chosen.
Corrige el error en la siguiente oración. Error Correction

Is essential that we leave now.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It is essential that we leave now.
Selecciona la oración correcta. Opción múltiple

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm disappointed that the outcome wasn't better.
Empareja la emoción con un adjetivo evaluativo apropiado. Match Pairs

Match the emotion with a suitable adjective:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

Preguntas frecuentes (8)

Almost always in informal speech. However, in formal writing or when the 'that' clause is long and complex, keep it to help the reader follow the structure.

'I'm happy that you're here' focuses on the fact itself as a complement to your happiness. 'I'm happy because you're here' focuses on the cause-and-effect relationship.

Some style guides suggest avoiding it if you can (e.g., 'That he lied is sad' instead of 'The fact that he lied is sad'), but in C1 level academic writing, it is a very standard way to introduce evidence.

Use it to express surprise, disbelief, or a strong emotional reaction to something that seems unlikely or strange. It's more common in British English.

No, only after 'evaluative' adjectives (feelings, certainty, necessity). You can't say 'I am tall that...'.

In American English, it's very common ('It is vital he be there'). In British English, 'should' or the indicative is more common ('It is vital that he is/should be there').

It's the process of using 'It' as a placeholder at the start of a sentence to move a heavy 'that' clause to the end, making the sentence easier to process.

Because 'the fact' isn't being described by a relative clause; the 'that' clause *is* the fact. They are one and the same.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

que + subjuntivo

Spanish uses the subjunctive for emotion; English uses the indicative or 'should'.

French moderate

que + subjonctif

French requires the subjunctive for almost all evaluative clauses.

German high

dass-Satz

German has strict verb-final word order in the 'dass' clause.

Japanese low

こと (koto) / の (no)

Japanese uses nominalization rather than a conjunction like 'that'.

Arabic moderate

أنّ (anna)

Arabic often requires a preposition before the 'that' equivalent.

Chinese low

Juxtaposition / 的 (de)

Chinese lacks a direct equivalent to the 'that' complementizer.

Learning Path

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