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Jigneshbharati Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

That the government means well

'I have no doubt that the government means well.'
http://m.rediff.com/news/column/why-modi-continues-to-enjoy-wide-popular-support/20161128.htm

Is "that the government means well" an adjective clause describing "doubt" or "that" is a conjunction joining two clauses- " I have no doubt" and "the government means well."?
Is "means" a verb and well an adverb?
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"that" is a conjunction joining two clauses. In this context "that" is also called a complementizer. Yes, "means" is a verb, and "well" is an adverb.

— CalifJim

  • "that" is a conjunction joining two clauses.
  • In this context "that" is also called a complementizer.
  • Yes, "means" is a verb, and "well" is an adverb.
  • CJ
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"that" is a conjunction joining two clauses. In this context "that" is also called a complementizer.

Yes, "means" is a verb, and "well" is an adverb.

CJ
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JigneshbharatiIs "that the government means well" an adjective clause describing "doubt"
No, it's a content clause, also called a noun clause or a that-clause.
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