1.连接词 that 只起连接作用,没有任何意思,也不充当句子成分,在宾语从句中可省略,但引导其他名词性从句时通常不省略.如:
I hope (that) you enjoy your holiday.希望你假期过得好.
2.连接词 whether 也不充当句子成分,但有自己的意思,表示“是否”;引导宾语从句时,可换成 if,但引导其他名词性从句时不能换成 if.如:
He asked whether [if] I would show him the way.他问我是否可以给他带路.
3.连接代词 who(m),whose,which,what 等,均有各自的意义,在从句中作主语、宾语、定语等.如:
That’s why she wanted to leave.这就是她想离开的原因.
When we arrive doesn't matter.什么时候到没有关系.
Tell me which one you like best.告诉我你最喜欢哪一个.
4.连接副词 when,where,why,how 等,也各自有自己的意义,在从句中作状语.如:
The question is how we should carry out the plan.问题是怎样执行这个计划.
When she’ll be back depends much on the weather.她什么时候回来在很大程度上要看天气.
Why he did it will remain a puzzle forever.他为什么这样做将永远是一个谜.