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.
