Pattern: V that

The pattern can be best understood by viewing the interactive construction network link above.

To examine the individual constructions please see the tables below:

Examples
He said that he would take the next available flight. (BNC)
…and he was hinting he'd like to sell out. (BNC)
The president promised that high earners could expect to pay more tax. (BNC)
[They] concurred that competence in English is important… (BNC)
The coroner … directed that a post mortem examination be carried out. (BNC)
Constructions
1. the say that construction2. the hint that construction3. the concur that construction4. the predict that construction5. the grumble that construction6. the shout that construction7. the write that construction8. the add that construction
9. the direct that construction10. the promise that construction11. the remember that construction12. the doubt that construction13. the hope that construction14. the accept that construction15. the resolve that construction16. the reflect that construction
17. the learn that construction18. the entity indicates that construction19. the arrange that construction20. the entity dictates that construction21. the check that construction

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