高中英语语法填空:名词性从句 基础练习

名词性从句 基础练习

Exercise 1

Directions: Read the following sentences, fill in the blanks with the words that are correct in structure and proper in meaning.

1. The suit fitted him well except _______ the color was a little brighter.

2. Eat whichever cake you like and leave the others for _______ comes in late.

3. I told him what I was surprised at _______ his attitude towards his study.

4. What the doctors really doubt is _______ my mother will recover from the serious disease soon.

5. Little Tommy was reluctant to tell the schoolmaster _______ he had done the day before.

6. _______ fashion differs from country to country may reflect the cultural differences from one aspect.

7. When you answer questions in a job interview. Please remember the golden rule; Always give the monkey exactly _______ he wants.

8. _______ made the school proud was that more than 90% of the students had been admitted to key universities.

9. The other day, my brother drove his car down the street at _______ I thought was a dangerous speed.

10. Along with the letter was his promise _______ he would visit me this coming Christmas.

11. I want to know _______ the thief was caught on the spot.

12. Doris' success lies in the fact _______ she is co-operative and eager to learn from others.

13. By improving reading skills, you can read faster and understand more of _______ you read.

14. The news _______ our athletes won another gold medal was reported in yesterday's newspaper.

15. _______ we are sure about is the need to prevent children from being spoiled.

16. Men usually go straight to _______ they want and leave quickly when shopping.

17. Tina was hesitation about the job offer as she did not know _______ the company was an established one.

18. There is no obvious evidence _______ there is life on any other planet in the solar system.

19. I have no idea _______ the journalist could have got his information from.

20. _______ comes will be welcomed to the open-air concert.

Exercise 2

Directions: Read the following sentences, fill in the blanks with the words that are correct in structure and proper in meaning.

1. _______ she couldn't understand was why fewer and fewer students showed interest in her lessons.

2. Someone is ringing the doorbell. Go and see _______ it is.

3. Information has been put forward _______ more middle school graduates will be admitted into universities.

4. There's a feeling in me _______ we'll never know what a UFO is-not ever.

5. Perseverance is a kind of quality-and that's _______ it takes to do anything well.

6. It is pretty well understood _______ controls the flow of carbon dioxide in and out the atmosphere today.

7. There is a new problem involved in the popularity of private cars _______ road conditions need to be improved.

8. After Yang Liwei succeeded in circling the earth, _______ our astronauts desire to do is walk in space.

9. A story goes _______ Elizabeth I of England liked nothing more that being surrounded by clever and qualified noblemen at court.

10. One advantage of playing the guitar is _______ it can give you a great deal of pleasure.

11. He spoke proudly of his part in the game, without mentioning _______ his teammates had done.

12. _______ he referred to in his article was unknown to the general reader.

13. The traditional view is _______ we sleep because our brain is “programmed” to make us do so.

14. As his best friend. I can make accurate guesses about _______ he will do or think.

15. It has been proved _______ eating vegetables in childhood helps to protect you against serious illnesses in later life.

16. It is not immediately clear _______ the financial crisis will soon be over.

17. As a new diplomat, he often thinks of _______ he can react more appropriately on such occasions.

18. One reason for her preference for city life is _______ she can have easy access to places like shops and restaurants.

19. When changing lanes, a driver should use his turning signal to let other drivers know _______ lane he is entering.

20. There is clear evidence _______ the most difficult feeling of all to interpret is bodily pain.