高中语法专练：名词性从句 综合练习
综合练习
1. We should respect food and think about the people who don't have _______ we have here and treat food nicely.
A. that
B. which
C. what
D. whether
2. Cindy shut the door heavily and burst into tears. No one in the office knew _______ she was so angry.
A. where
B. whether
C. that
D. why
3. As a new graduate, he doesn't know_______it takes to start a business here.
A. how
B. what
C. when
D. which
4. _______ some people regard as a drawback is seen as a plus by many others.
A. Whether
B. What
C. That
D. How
5. —How about camping this weekend, just for a change?
—OK, _______ you want.
A. whichever
B. however
C. whatever
D. whoever
6. It is uncertain _______ side effect the medicine will bring about, although about two thousand patients have taken it.
A. that
B. what
C. how
D. whether
7. One reason for her preference for city life is _______ she can have easy access to places like shops and restaurants.
A. that
B. how
C. what
D. why
8. Before the sales start, I make a list of _______ my kids will need for the coming season.
A. why
B. what
C. how
D. which
9. When changing lanes, a driver should use his turning signal to let other drivers know _______.
A. he is entering which lane
B. which lane he is entering
C. is he entering which lane
D. which lane is he entering
10. How much one enjoys himself travelling depends largely on_______he goes with, whether his friends or relatives
A. what
B. who
C. how
D. why
11. We haven't discussed yet _______ we are going to place our new furniture.
A. that
B. which
C. what
D. where
12. I want to be liked and loved for _______ I am inside.
A. who
B. where
C. what
D. how
13. —Have you finished the book？
—No, I've read up to _______ the children discover the secret cave.
A. which
B. what
C. hat
D. where
14. —I prefer shutting myself in and listening to music all day on Sundays.
—That's _______ I don't agree .You should have a more active life.
A. where
B. how
C. when
D. what
15. Part of the reason why Charles Dickens loved his own novel, David Copperfield, was _______ it was rather closely modeled on his own life.
A. what
B. that
C. why
D. whether
16. _______ a certain doubt among the people as to the practical value of the project.
A. It has
B. They have
C. It remains
D. There remains
17. She is very dear to us. We have been prepared to do _______ it takes to save her life.
A. whichever
B. however
C. whatever
D. whoever
18. The fact has worried many scientists _______ the earth is becoming warmer and warmer these years.
A. what
B. which
C. that
D. though
19. Could I speak to _______ is in charge of International Sales please?
A. who
B. what
C. whoever
D. whatever
20. One of the most important questions they had to consider was _______ of public health
A. what
B. this
C. that
D. which
21. The how-to book can be of help to _______ wants to do the job.
A. who
B. whomever
C. no matter who
D. whoever
22. As a new diplomat, he often thinks of _______ he can react more appropriately on such occasions.
A. what
B. which
C. that
D. how
23. News came from the school office _______ Wang Lin had been admitted to Peking University.
A. which
B. what
C. that
D. where
24. It is obvious to the students _______ they should get well prepared for their future.
A. as
B. which
C. whether
D. that
25. —Is there any possibility _______ you could pick me up at the airport?
—No problem.
A. when
B. that
C. whether
D. what
26. We should consider the students' request _______ the school library provide more books on popular science.
A. that
B. when
C. which
D. where
27. Many young people in the West are expected to leave _______ could be life's most important decision—marriage—almost entirely up to luck.
A. as
B. that
C. which
D. what
28. The little girl who got lost decided to remain _______ she was and wait for her mother.
A. where
B. what
C. how
D. who
29. The companies are working together to create_______they hope will be the best means of transport in the 21st century.
A. which
B. that
C. what
D. who
30. The last time we had great fun was _______ we were visiting the Water Park.
A. where
B. how
C. when
D. why
31. Students are always interested in finding out _______ they can go with a new teacher.
A. how far
B. how soon
C. how often
D. how long
32.When asked _______they needed most, the kids said they wanted to feel important and loved.
A. what
B. why
C. whom
D. which
33. Tomorrow is Tom's birthday. Have you got any idea _______ the party is to be held？
A. what
B. which
C. that
D. where
34. People in Chongqing are proud of _______they have achieved in the past ten years.
A. that
B. which
C. what
D. how
35. Some children want to challenge themselves by learning a language different from _______ their parents speak at home.
A. what
B. that
C. which
D. one
36. _______ is known to us all is that the 2008 Olympic Games will take place in Beijing.
A. It
B. What
C. As
D. Which
37. _______ was most important to her, she told me, was her family.
A. It
B. This
C. What
D. As
38. _______ matters most in learning English is enough practice.
A. What
B. Why
C. Where
D. Which
39. The seaside here draws a lot of tourists every summer. Warm sunshine and soft sands make _______ it is.
A. what
B. which
C. how
D. where
40. You can only be sure of _______ you have at present; you cannot be sure of something _______ you might get in the future.
A. that; what
B. what; /
C. which; that
D. /; that
41. Having checked the doors were closed, and _______ all the lights were off, the boy opened the door to his bedroom.
A. why
B. that
C. when
D. where
42. _______ parents say and do has a life-long effect on their children.
A. That
B. Which
C. What
D. As
43. Why not try your luck downtown, Bob? That's _______ the best jobs are.
A. where
B. what
C. when
D. why
44. It is none of your business _______ other people think about you. Believe yourself.
A. how
B. what
C. which
D. when
45. Choosing the right dictionary depends on _______ you want to use it for.
A. what
B. why
C. how
D. whether
46. Can _______ leaves last please lock up?
A. anyone
B. someone
C. whoever
D. no matter who
47. _______ worries me is the way he keeps changing his mind.
A. This
B. That
C. What
D. It
48. —Could you do me a favor?
—It depends on _______ it is.
A. which
B. whichever
C. what
D. whatever
49. What we used to think _______ impossible now does seem possible.
A. is
B. was
C. has been
D. will be
50. _______ team wins on Saturday will go through to the national championships.
A. No matter what
B. No matter which
C. Whatever
D. Whichever
51. A warm thought suddenly came to me _______ I might use the pocket money to buy some flowers for my mother's birthday.
A. if
B. when
C. that
D. which
52. —It's thirty years since we last met.
—But I still remember the story, believe it or not, _______ we got lost on a rainy night.
A. which
B. that
C. what
D. when
53. See the flags on top of the building? That was _______ we did this morning.
A. when
B. which
C. where
D. what
54. —What did your parents think about your decision?
—They always let me do _______ I think I should.
A. when
B. that
C. how
D. what
55. _______ makes this shop different is that it offers more personal services.
A. What
B. Who
C. Whatever
D. Whoever
56. Mary wrote an article on _______ the team had failed to win the game.
A. why
B. what
C. who
D. that
57. Elephants have their own way to tell the shape of an object and _______ it is rough or smooth.
A. /
B. whether
C. how
D. what
58. Do you have any idea _______ is actually going on in the classroom?
A. that
B. what
C. as
D. which
59. Danby left word with my secretary _______ he would call again in the afternoon.
A. who
B. that
C. as
D. which
60. Mum is coming. What present _______ for your birthday?
A. you expect she has got
B. you expect has she got
C. do you expect she has got
D. do you expect has she got
61. I was surprised by her words, which made me recognize _______ silly mistakes I had made.
A. what
B. that
C. how
D. which
62. The old lady's hand shook frequently. She explained to her doctor _______ this shaking had begun half a year before, and _______ , only because of this, she had been forced to give up her job.
A. when; how
B. how; when
C. how; how
D. why; why
63. The shopkeeper did not want to sell for _______ he thought was not enough.
A. where
B. how
C. what
D. which
64. The way he did it was different _______ we were used to.
A. in which
B. in what
C. from what
D. from which
65. Great changes have taken place in that school. It is no longer _______ it was 20 years ago, _______ it was so poorly equipped.
A. what; when
B. that; which
C. what; which
D. which; that
66. —I believe _______ you've done your best and _______ things will happen.
—Thank you.
A. that; /
B. /; /
C. what; that
D. /; that
67. The fire destroyed _______ was in the building.
A. all
B. what
C. that
D. which
68. The question he asked was _______ the electrical equipment should be stored.
A. what
B. which
C. where
D. because
69. These photographs will show you _______.
A. what our village looks like
B. what does our village look like
C. how our village looks like
D. how does our village look like
70. A man's worth lies not so much in _______ he has as in _______ he is.
A. that; what
B. what; what
C. that; that
D. what; that
71. _______ I told you just now was _______ had been written in the letter.
A. What; what
B. That; that
C. Whether; what
D. If; who
72. _______ studies hard will pass the examination.
A. Whoever
B. Any student
C. Who
D. Those who
73. Does _______ matter if he can't finish the job in time?
A. it
B. this
C. that
D. he
74. _______ is unknown to us all.
A. Where did he get it
B. Where he got it
C. That where he got
D. Which he got it
75. _______ he will be sent to Hainan is certain.
A. Why
B. Whether
C. That
D. How
76. It isn't decided yet _______ we will attend the meeting.
A. if
B. why
C. that
D. whether
77. _______ they have won the game made us excited.
A. /
B. That
C. What
D. Where
78. The gentleman insisted that he _______ the wallet.
A. had not seen
B. not see
C. would not see
D. did not see
79. You can write about _______ topic you like.
A. which
B. whose
C. whatever
D. no matter what
80. _______ think will take care of the children?
A. Who you
B. Who do you
C. Whom you
D. Whom do you
81. He'd like to know what _______ today.
A. the weather looks
B. does the weather look
C. the weather looks like
D. does the weather look like
82. —Is that your watch?
—No, I can't tell _______.
A. whose is that watch
B. whose that watch is
C. whose watch is that
D. whose watch is
83. No one can be sure _______ in a million years.
A. what man will look like
B. what will man look like
C. man will look like what
D. what look will man like
84. I'd like to know _______ tomorrow.
A. if it rain
B. how is the weather like
C. what the weather is like
D. if will the weather be fine
85. I wonder _______ to come here and get my false teeth fixed.
A. I have how many times
B. how many times have I
C. how many times will I have
D. how many times I have
86. I don't doubt _______ my friend, John will come to China soon.
A. that
B. whether
C. if
D. when
87. Who is _______ spoke first?
A. what that
B. it that
C. that it
D. that what
88. —Do you see why the machine doesn't work?
—Sorry, let's ask the engineer _______.
A. what is the matter
B. what the matter is
C. how is the matter
D. how the matter is
89. You may choose one from _______ was left.
A. that
B. all
C. those which
D. what
90. _______ get this machine?
A. Do you think where can we
B. Where do you think we can
C. Where you think we can
D. Where can you think we
91. The point is _______ we will have our sports meet next week.
A. that
B. if
C. when
D. whether
92. He got the highest marks in the exam. It was all _______ he has worked very hard.
A. why
B. which
C. that
D. because
93. The reason why he failed is _______ he was too careless.
A. because
B. that
C. for
D. because of
94. The book will show you _______ can be used in another context.
A. how what you have observed
B. how you have observed
C. that you have observed
D. how that you have observed
95. The small city was not at all _______ a stranger who dropped into a desert city would expect.
A. that
B. what
C. which
D. where
96. _______ college students should learn more about Chinese history.
A. I consider important that
B. I consider it important
C. I consider what is important
D. I consider it important that
97. It is my suggestion that the visit _______ again.
A. will be arranged
B. to be arranged
C. should arrange
D. be arranged
98. _______ is _______ your business.
A. I shall take what measures; something of
B. What measures shall I take; anything of
C. It is what measures I shall take; everything of
D. What measures I shall take; none of
99. His success was due to _______ he had been working hard.
A. the fact that
B. the fact
C. that
D. the fact which
100. _______ we'll go camping tomorrow depends on the weather.
A. If
B. Whether
C. That
D. Where
101. Can you tell me _______?
A. who is that gentleman
B. that gentleman is who
C. who the gentleman is
D. whom is that gentleman
102. All the students cried out, “_______ !”
A. What great fun is it to go swimming now
B. What great fun it is to go swimming now
C. How great a fun is it to go swimming now
D. How great a fun it is to go swimming now
103. I wonder _______.
A. if the coat fit for you
B. if the coat fits you
C. whether does the coat fit you
D. whether the coat fit for you
104. I'm satisfied _______ should be done has already been done.
A. with that
B. by that
C. that what
D. that
105. I wonder _______ he really meant _______ he said.
A. that; that
B. if; that
C. that; what
D. if; what
106. _______ you don't like him is none of my business.
A. What
B. Who
C. That
D. Whether
107. _______ doesn't matter much _______ dress you are going to wear.
A. This; that
B. That; who
C. It; which
D. It; who
108. _______ is unfit for the office.
A. It seems to me that
B. It seems to me that he
C. That seems he
D. That seems to him that
109. Can you tell me _______ you go to the evening school per week?
A. how soon
B. how often
C. how much time
D. how long
110. It makes no difference _______ we'll share the office with.
A. if
B. whether
C. who
D. that
111. I don't know _______ they will do with this old machine.
A. how
B. what
C. that
D. when
112. My idea is _______ we should get more people to do the work.
A. what
B. which
C. that
D. all
113. _______ you can cure a patient or not depends on your skills.
A. That
B. Whether
C. Which
D. If
114. It surprised me _______ she had married three times.
A. that
B. when
C. whether
D. if
115. _______ has recently been done to provide more buses for people, a shortage of public vehicles in some areas remains a serious problem.
A. That
B. Though what
C. In spite of what
D. What
116. When we observe the language behavior of _______ we regard as primitive cultures, we find it surprisingly complicated.
A. whose
B. that
C. which
D. what
117. Australia has offered to send a small team of police to help investigate the siege, _______ includes identifying victims and assisting the families to get over _______ is now one of the world's biggest tragedies.
A. who; that
B. which; which
C. what; which
D. which; what
118. Word got round quickly throughout the country _______ the national women's volleyball team had won the championship in the Olympic Games.
A. which
B. that
C. how
D. where
119. After _______ seemed to be a long time, the singer appeared on the stage, facing the excited audience.
A. it
B. that
C. which
D. what
120. Scientists are not sure where the first plant was grown or even _______.
A. what plant it was
B. it was what plant
C. what plant was it
D. what plant was
121. Online shopping is different from traditional shopping _______ our customers don't need to go out but select anything you like at home.
A. in that
B. in which
C. in what
D. in this
122. It was with great joy _______ he received the news _______ he succeeded in his final examination.
A. which; that
B. which; which
C. that; which
D. that; that
123. A hinge joint is _______ permits the forward and backward movement of a door.
A. that
B. what
C. which
D. how
124. It is required that every citizen, whoever he _______ , _______ the laws of the country.
A. were; would obey
B. may be; must obey
C. is; obey
D. should be; obey
125. —Do you think the thief entered through the side door?
—No, if he had, I don't believe he _______ the living room window.
A. broke
B. would have broken
C. would break
D. had broken
126. _______ be sent to work there?
A. Who do you suggest
B. Who do you suggest that should
C. Do you suggest who should
D. Do you suggest whom should
127. All of us were so excited at the news _______ we'll go abroad for holidays _______ we jumped with joy.
A. that; that
B. what; and then
C. what; that
D. which; so
128. He never turns to me _______ he is in great trouble.
A. besides
B. but
C. except for
D. except when
129. _______ kinds of animals in the world died out _______ proved true.
A. All; has
B. When some; have
C. While all; have
D. That some; has
130. Tom is different from _______ he was ten years ago, _______ we all know.
A. what; that
B. that; as
C. which; which
D. what; as
131. The doctors are trying to reduce the patient's fear _______ he would die of the disease.
A. which
B. when
C. that
D. if
132. _______ is the center of our planetary system was a difficult concept to grasp in the Middle Ages.
A. It's the sun and not the earth
B. The sun and not the earth
C. Being the sun and not the earth
D. That the sun and not the earth
133. The city is still beautiful, but it is not _______ it used to be.
A. like what
B. as which
C. like that
D. that
134. It's strange you _______ say that.
A. must
B. would
C. might
D. should
135. The problem is _______ he will recover _______ the Olympic Games open.
A. whether; before
B. that; when
C. that; until
D. when; till
136. It was _______ he showed us at the conference _______ shocked all of us.
A. that; that
B. what; that
C. what; which
D. which; that
137. _______ does not strike the hours on a bell should not be called a clock.
A. What
B. It
C. That
D. This
138. What he emphasized over and over again was _______ , no matter how difficult it might be, they should never retreat even for an inch.
A. whether
B. what
C. it
D. that
139. We must make sure that definite results _______ achieved.
A. will be
B. are to
C. have
D. is
140. Evidence has been found through years of study _______ children's early sleeping problem is likely to continue when they grow up.
A. why
B. how
C. whether
D. that
141. I made a promise to myself _______ this year, my first year in high school, would be different.
A. whether
B. what
C. that
D. how
142. The notice came around two in the afternoon _______ the meeting would be postponed.
A. when
B. that
C. whether
D. how
143. No one has given clear evidence _______ he is a spy.
A. what
B. which
C. that
D. where
144. The limits of a person's intelligence, generally speaking, are fixed at birth, but _______ he reaches these limits will depend on his environment.
A. where
B. whether
C. that
D. why
145. It doesn't matter _______ you turn right or left at the crossing—both roads lead to the park.
A. whether
B. how
C. if
D. when
146. The newcomer went to the library the other day and searched for _______ he could find about Mark Twain.
A. wherever
B. however
C. whatever
D. whichever
147. Scientists study _______ human brains work to make computers.
A. when
B. how
C. that
D. whether
148. As many as five courses are provided, and you are free to choose _______ suits you best.
A. whatever
B. whichever
C. whenever
D. wherever
149. Jerry did not regret giving the comment but felt _______ he could have expressed it differently.
A. why
B. how
C. that
D. whether
150. It suddenly occurred to him _______ he had left his keys in the office.
A. whether
B. where
C. which
D. that
151. Everyone in the village is very friendly. It doesn't matter _______ you have lived there for a short or a long time.
A. why
B. how
C. whether
D. when
152. It is by no means clear _______ the president can do to end the strike.
A. how
B. which
C. that
D. what
153. It doesn't matter _______ you pay by cash or credit card in this store.
A. how
B. whether
C. what
D. why
154. We promise _______ attends the party a chance to have a photo taken with the movie star.
A. who
B. whom
C. whoever
D. whomever
155. There is clear evidence _______ the most difficult feeling of all to interpret is bodily pain.
A. what
B. if
C. how
D. that
156. The message you intend to convey through words may be the exact opposite of _______ others actually understand.
A. why
B. that
C. which
D. what
157. I am afraid he's more of a talker than a doer, which is _______ he never finishes anything.
A. that
B. when
C. where
D. why
158. We've offered her the job, but I don't know _______ she'll accept it.
A. where
B. what
C. whether
D. which
159. The villagers have already known _______ we'll do is to rebuild the bridge.
A. this
B. that
C. what
D. which
160. The shocking news made me realize _______ terrible problems we would face.
A. what
B. how
C. that
D. why
161. It is still under discussion _______ the old bus station should be replaced with a modern hotel or not.
A. whether
B. when
C. which
D. where
162. It is not always easy for the public to see _______ use a new invention can be of to human life.
A. whose
B. what
C. which
D. that
163. Before a problem can be solved, it must be obvious _______ the problem itself is.
A. what
B. that
C. which
D. why
164. _______ Barbara Jones offers to her fans is honesty and happiness.
A. Which
B. What
C. That
D. Whom
165. It was never clear _______ the man hadn't reported the accident sooner.
A. that
B. how
C. when
D. why
166. His writing is so confusing that it's difficult to make out _______ it is he is trying to express.
A. that
B. how
C. who
D. what
167. Our teachers always tell us to believe in _______ we do and who we are if we want to succeed.
A. why
B. how
C. what
D. which
168. Twenty students want to attend the class that aims to teach _______ to read fast.
A. what
B. who
C. how
D. why
169. When the news came _______ the war broke out, he decided to serve in the army.
A. since
B. which
C. that
D. because
170. Modern science has given clear evidence _______ smoking can lead to many diseases.
A. what
B. which
C. that
D. where
171. I'd like to start my own business-that's _______ I'd do if I had the money.
A. why
B. when
C. which
D. what
172. Despite the fact _______ they lacked food, the explorers continued towards the goal.
A. which
B. that
C. what
D. whether
173. Portable videophones will show us _______ is happening at the other end of the line.
A. which
B. what
C. how
D. why
174. I have no idea _______ the journalist could have got his information from.
A. that
B. why
C. when
D. where
175. _______ comes will be welcomed to the open-air concert.
A. Whatever
B. Whoever
C. No matter what
D. No matter who
