高中英语外研版高中选修7Appendices-Grammar教案

1、Period 3 Grammar - Predicative clauses and subject clausesGoalsTo learn about the predicative clauses and subject clauses Procedures Step 1: Learning about predictive clauses and subject clauses1. Subject clause: The clause is used as a subject of the main verb. Subject clauses begin with that, if,

2、whether, who, what, which, when, where, how, why, whoever, whichever, etc.Examples:Why he did that wasnt quite clear.How this happened is not clear.Where she has gone is not known yet.When they will start is not known yet.Which team will win the match is still unknown.Who will go makes no difference

3、.What Im looking for is a real success.Whether she will come or not is still a question.That she was able to come made us very happy.Whoever breaks the law should be punished.2. Predicative clause: The clause is used as a predicate nominative of a link verb. Predicative clauses begin with that, whet

4、her, as if, who, what, which, whose, when, where, how, why, etc. ExamplesMy belief is that hes got a health problem.The reason why he didnt come was that he was ill.My problem is whether we can accomplish it in time.He looked as if he was going to cry.The question is who can complete the difficult t

5、ask.Thats just what we expected.The problem is how we can find such stuffs.Notes1. “it” is used as the formal subject. Sometimes it is put at the beginning of a sentence and used the formal subject while the real subject clause is put at the end, because in English people usually put long or complic

6、ated items towards the end of a sentence. Therefore, it can also be called a preparatory subject.1) It is clear/certain/likely/true/surprising that.2) It is a pity/shame/good idea/ no wonder that.3) It is said/ reported/ believed/ known/ thought/ suggested that.4) It seems/ happens that.eg: It happe

7、ned that I went out last night. It is said that China will win in the World Cup. It seems strange that he should have said that. Its clear that we should do something to stop it.2. We can use whether to introduce a subject clause or predicative clause when the clause is a yes/ no question. If not us

8、ed at the beginning, we can also use if to introduce the subject clause. We use whether or not, but not if or not; we use both whether. or not and if.or not.eg. Whether it is going to clear up keeps me wondering.Whether the meeting will be put off has not been decided.The question is whether they ha

9、ve so much money.Its unknown whether /if hes finished his new novel.Its under discussion whether / if we will go backpacking or not.3. that and what that doesnt work as an element in the subject or predictive clause, but usually not omitted. what must be an element of the clause.That he said so much

10、 was very encouraging.What we cant get seems better than what we have.What you described is quite different from what we see now.What troubles me is that I cant learn all these English idioms by heart.The problem is that we dont have enough money.Energy is what makes things work.I mean what I say.Do

11、 what you want to do and say what you have to say.Step 2: Exercises for consolidation1. Multiple choices1._ she will be given the job is still under discussion.A. Although B. Whether C. If D. What 2. _ is still unknown when the president is going to make a public speech.A. Which B. That C. It D. Wha

12、t3. _ books you borrow from the library should be returned in two weeks time.A. Which B. Whatever C. No matter D. What4. It is suggested that _ a while before we make a decision.A. she waited B. she wait C. she waits D. she will wait5. It is pretty well understood _ controls the flow of carbon dioxi

13、de in and out of the atmosphere today. (2023 上海)A. that B. when C. what D. how 6._ she couldnt understand was _ fewer and fewer students showed interest in her lessons. (2000上海).A. What, why B. That, what C. What, because D. Why, that7. First of all, _we should prevent him from doing it is the most

14、important.A. that B. what C. / D. which8. It moved me a bit _ he had spent so much time in helping me with my lessons.A. if B. that C. while D. because9. The reason why he didnt pass the final examination is _ he wasnt interested in study. A. that B. because C. / D. which 10._ is hoped that we may h

15、ave the pleasure of seeing you again soon.A. That B. This C. Which D. It 11. _ was telling a lie.A. Those who told you that B. Anyone told you C. Whoever told you D. Whoever told you that12. _ was of little importance. A. No matter he might pass the exam B. Whether he had passed the examC. Though he

16、 might pass the exam D. He might pass the examination13. _surprised me most was _ he was too late for the important meeting, for he was chairman of it. A. What, why B. That, how C. What, how D. That, why 14. -Have you found your key? -Yes, it was _ I often watch TV in my room. A. what B. which C. ho

17、w D. where15. _ was said here must be kept a secret. A. That B. Which C./ D. Whatever16. _ fashion differs from country to country may reflect the cultural differences from one aspect. A. What B. That C. This D. Which17. -I drove to Zhuhai for the air show last week. -Is that _ you had a few days of

18、f? (NMET99) A. why B. when C. what D. where18. _you go or stay at home wont make any difference. A. If B. When C. That D. Whether 19. The problem is not _ we leave, but _ we can get there. A. when, how B. when, where C. how, which D. where, when 20. The reason for his success is _ he worked hard. A. why B. that C. because D. for2. Translation1. 重要的是你做什么，而不是说什么。2. 他出生在何时何地还不知道。3. 那个人何时被谋杀，为什么被谋杀尚不知道。4. 问题是他对那个小男孩做了些什么。5. 我们相信他已经挣了足够的钱来盖所房子。Keys: 1. 1-5 BCBBC 6-10AABA D 11-15 DBADD 16-