1、M3U2 Grammar&UsageNoun clauses introduced by question words&Preparatory subject itLearning Objectives1.to consolidate the definition of noun clauses and the usage of conjunctions that,whether,if in noun clauses.2.to learn and master the usage of question words in noun clauses.3.to learn and master h
2、ow to use it as the preparatory subject.Noun ClausesSubject ObjectPredicative Appositive ClausesStep 1:Revision1.You know that I am a teacher of English.2.That I am a teacher of English is known to you all.3.It is known to you all that I am a teacher of English.4.The fact that I am a teacher of Engl
3、ish is known to you all.5.I am worried about whether you can do well in the exam.6.What I am worried about is whether you can do well in the exam.OCSCSCPCACOCFind out the noun clauses and tell the function of them.SCif?Conjunctions of Noun Clauses:连接词连接代词连接副词what,who,whom,which,whosethat,whether,if,
4、when,where,how,why状语主语、宾语、表语、定语Step 2:Noun Clauses Introduced by Question WordsWhat was he doing?His father was surprised.subject clause 主语从句 surprisedhis father.What he was doingWhats your first impression of him?I want to know.object clause 宾语从句I want to know .what your first impression of him isH
5、ow can I make a grammar lessoninteresting?That is my question.predicative clause 表语从句My question is how I can make a grammar lesson interesting.How did Peter respond to that question?I have no idea.appositive clause 同位语从句I have no idea how Peter responded to that question.1.由疑问词引导的名词性从句,疑问词不可省略,且必须把
6、疑问语序变成陈述语序。2.连接代词：what,who,whom,which,whose有词义,在从句中担任成分,作主语、表语、宾语、定语。3.连接副词：when,where,why,how有词义，在从中担任成分,作状语。Conclusion 1Decide whether the sentences are true or false.他是怎么成功的仍然是个谜。How was he successful is still a puzzle.()How he was successful is still a puzzle.()你能告诉我他怎么了吗？Could you tell me what
7、was the matter with him?()Could you tell me what the matter was with him?()FTTF 1.I have no idea _ he comes from.2._ he got the money is still uncertain.3.He gave us many suggestions _ we should get up earlier and take more exercise.4.Can you tell me _ dictionary is hers?5.I have some doubt _ he wil
8、l win.6.The thing that troubles me is _ to head for Europe.7.Can you tell me _ you are here for?8.This is _ English has so many difficult rules.Fill in the blanks using that/whether/what/which/where/how/why/when.whereHowthatwhichwhetherwhenwhatWhyFinish the exercises on page 28-29.A.(1)O (2)S (3)P (
9、4)O (5)PB.(1)What(2)which(3)why(4)how (5)who(6)How(7)Which 1.任何违反规定的人都必须被惩罚。_ breaks the rule must be punished.2.你可以在店里选择任何你喜欢的东西。You can choose _ you like in the shop.WhoeverwhateverFill in the blanks using who/whoever/what/whatever.疑问代词+ever(whatever,whoever,whichever,whomever),可以在主语从句和宾语从句中作连接代词，
10、含义是“不管，无论”。Conclusion 21.Its a book.(指代)2.Its over ten oclock.(时间)3.Its raining outside.(天气)4.Its a long way to the museum.(距离)Review the function of“it”.Step 3:Preparatory subject“it”a.That we would not be able to understand Old English today is certain.It is certain that we would not be able to un
11、derstand Old English today.b.Whether English will continue changing in the future is easy to answer.It is easy to answer whether English will continue changing in the future.c.When we use certain words depends on the style of writing.It depends on the style of writing when we use certain words.d.To
12、master a foreign language is hard.It is hard to master a foreign language.e.To know how to use a computer is important.It is important to know how to use a computer.f.Travelling to Beijing takes up a lot of my time.It takes up a lot of my time travelling to Beijing.(preferable)Conclusion 31.当主语从句、动词
13、不定式作主语时，通常在句首使用形式主语it，而将真正的主语置于句末。2.通常把动名词放句首做主语。1.It+is+adj.(true,certain,possible,obvious,likely)that2.It+is+noun phrase(no wonder,an honour,a pity,)that3.It+is+past participle(said,reported,expected,announced)that4.It+seems/appears/happens/turns out/proves that.It 作形式主语的句型:1.乘宇宙飞船去月球是可能的。It is po
14、ssible to fly to the moon in a spaceship.2.据说一位著名的主持人将来我们学校。It is said that a well-known host will come to our school.3.他很努力，难怪会成功。He worked hard.It was no wonder that he succeeded.Translate the following sentences into English with it as the preparatory subject.4.他似乎已经知道问题的答案。It seems that he has k
15、nown the answer to the problem.5.我们在哪儿听报告还没定。It hasnt been decided where well listen to the report.Finish the exercises on page 31.A.(2).It requires a good understanding of their behaviour to know what they mean.(3).It always puzzles me why my dog barks in certain ways.(4).It wont be difficult to buy a machine like this.B.2.It happens that several racial groups live in Singapore.3.Its fun to hear different people speaking different languages all at the same time.4.Its certain that Ill see you next week.
