• Agree that
• Conclude that
• Decide that
• Demonstrate that
• Doubt that

• Doubt that
• Feel that
• Figure out that
• Find out that
• Forge that

• Imagine that
• Indicate that
• Observe that
• Presume that
• Pretend that

• Read that
• Recall that
• Recognize that
• Regret that
• Remember that

• Reveal that
• Show that
• Teach that
• Understand that

“That – clauses” can follow certain expressions with be+ adjective or be+ past participle.
The word that can be removed and it doesn’t change its meaning. I’m sure (that) the bus stops here.

Examples:

a. I’m glad that you’re feeling better today.
I’m glad you’re feeling better today. 

b. I’m sorry that you missed a class yesterday.
I’m sorry you missed a class yesterday. 

c. I was disappointed that the conference was cancelled.
I was disappointed the conference was cancelled.

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More expressions:

• Be afraid that
• Be aware that
• Be certain that
• Be convinced that

• Be disappointed that
• Be glad that
• Be happy that
• Be pleased that

• Be sorry that
• Be sure that
• Be surprised that
• Be worried that

• It’s true that…
• It’s a fact that…

Common expressions followed by “that – clauses”.

Some other common expressions with “be” that frequently are followed by “that - clauses”.

• Be amazed that
• Be angry that
• Be ashamed that
• Be astounded that

• Be delighted that
• Be fortunate that
• Be furious that
• Be horrified that

• Be impressed that
• Be lucky that
• Be positive that
• Be proud that

• Be sad that
• Be shocked that
• Be terrified that
• Be thrilled that