1 THAT CLAUSE THIS CAN FUNCTION AS SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, SUBJE...

2.2.2.1 That clause

This can function as subject, direct object, subject complement, appositive and

adjectival complement.

Subject: That she is late is not surprising

Direct object: I can see that she is right

Subject complement: They are that I expect

Appositive: My decision - that I must go - is correct

Adjective complement: I am afraid that he can’t swim