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Clauses · CEFR A2 · Everyday
A whole sentence used as the object of think, know or say. The "that" can be left out in speech and usually is.
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I agree with you.
think / know / say / believe + (that) + clause
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Example 1 of 4
मैं तुमसे सहमत हूँ।
I agree with you.
A whole sentence used as the object of think, know or say. The "that" can be left out in speech and usually is.
I think this is right.
A whole sentence used as the object of think, know or say. The "that" can be left out in speech and usually is.
I think he is at home.
A whole sentence used as the object of think, know or say. The "that" can be left out in speech and usually is.
I think she is busy.
A whole sentence used as the object of think, know or say. The "that" can be left out in speech and usually is.
The shape
think / know / say / believe + (that) + clause
Report an opinion or a fact inside a sentence.
In Hindi
पूरा वाक्य किसी क्रिया के कर्म की तरह। बोलचाल में "that" अक्सर छोड़ दिया जाता है।
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The sentence Indian-English speakers actually produce, and the reason it is wrong.
| Commonly said | Correct English |
|---|---|
I think that is he right. | I think that he is right. After "that", the clause keeps normal word order — subject then verb. |
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I agree with you.
मैं तुमसे सहमत हूँ।
I think this is right.
मुझे लगता है यह सही है।
I think he is at home.
मुझे लगता है वह घर पर है।
I think she is busy.
मुझे लगता है वह व्यस्त है।
I think it will rain.
मुझे लगता है बारिश होगी।
I do not think he will come.
मुझे नहीं लगता वह आएगा।
also correct: I don't think he will come.
I understand that this is difficult.
मैं समझता हूँ कि यह मुश्किल है।
I know that you are busy.
मुझे पता है कि तुम व्यस्त हो।
He said that he will come tomorrow.
उसने कहा कि वह कल आएगा।
He said that it was all right.
उसने कहा कि कोई बात नहीं।
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