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2 - Nown clauses after "be"

A noun clauses is a part of a sentence that has both a subject and a predicate. That is optional in noun clauses after be. Also notice the prepositions used in each sentence.

  • The only trouble with being a tow-income family is (that) we don't spend as much time together.
  • The big advantage of having Grandma at home is (that) she can baby-sit more often.

Other phrases used to introduce noun clauses include the downside of, the upside of, the hard part about, the good thing about, the only thing about, the trick to, the secret to, and one difficulty with.

  • The downside of sharing a bedroom is (that) it's hard to have any privacy.
  • The hard part about being a twin is (that) people are always calling you by the wrong name.
  • The trick to living in a crowded house is (that) you have to have a private space of your own.
  • One difficulty with being the yougest is (that) everyone is slways telling you what to do.

The phrases ending with a preposition can be followed by a gerund phrase, not + a gerund phrase, or a noun phrase.

  • The secret to getting along with your siblings is (that) you have to respect their privacy.
  • The good thing about not being in a big family is (that) you always get to choose what's on TV.
  • The upside of a large family is (that) you always have someone to spend time with.
  • The only thing about working moms is (that) they have less time to spend with you.


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