高一英语名词性从句练习

名词性从句练习

1. The story of his upbringing is shocking ______. A. to all that read it B. to all who reads it C. to all which read it D. to all who read it

2. Satellite photographs can provide information on ______ rain are falling.

A. which where and how much B. where and how

C. where and how D. where and how much 3. A joint is ______ permits the forward and backward movement of a door.

A. that B. whose C. those D. what

4. I am pleased with what you have told me and ______ you have given me.

A. all what B. all that C. which D. all whatever 5. ______ has recently been done to improve the conditions of elementary schools a great number of children are unable to go to school.

A. That B. What C. In spite of what D. Though what 6. I won’t lend any money to Joe because I am afraid ______ he will forget to pay it back. A. if B. whether C. that D. of

7. Now we may be able to say ______ between music and noise or just sound.

A. what is the difference B. the difference is what C. what the difference is D. that what the difference 8. Contrary to ______ I had expected, he lost for a second time.

A. that B. what C. which D. who

9. The rose may grow as a low bush or as a tree, depending on ______.

A. what it is trimmed B. how it trimmed C. that is trimmed D. how it is trimmed

10. Fox was advised to give the assignment to _______ he believed had a strong sense of responsibility.

A. whom B. whomever C. whoever D. that

11. The chairman of the union made it clear at the meeting ______ he would not step down form his position as chairman.

A. in which B. where C. because D. that

12. He gave ______ came to the store a pamphlet in which his products were described.

A. who B. those C. whom D. whoever 13. The reason I plan to go is ______ if I don’t. A. because she will be disappointed B. because she will have a disappointment

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C. that she will be disappointed D. for which she will be disappointed

14. ______ is worth doing at all is worth doing well. A. That B. Whatever C. Whichever D. However 15. The reason he was late is ______ his clock didn’t give the alarm.

A. because B. due to C. since D. that

16. ______he was in error will scarcely be disputed by his warmest friends.

A. What B. That C. Which D. Though

17. The rise of Davy was all the more brilliant in ______ he had not had much schooling.

A. which B. that C. what D. the way

18. When he just got off the plane, he gave us a good description of ______ in Spain.

A. what he had seen B. that he had seen C. which he had seen D. he had seen what

19. We are worried about our son because no one is aware ______ he has gone.

A. the place B. of where C. about the place D. where 20. ______ wants to stay in a hotel has to pay their own way.

A. Anyone B. The one C. Whoever D. Who

21. _____ is known to us all is that the 2008 Olympic Games will take place in Beijing.

A. It B. What C. As D. Which

22. 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

23.The last time we had great fun was ______ we were visiting the Water Park.

A. when B. where C. that D. which

24. 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

25. As his best friend, I can make accurate guesses about ______ he will do or think.

A. what B. which C. whom D. that

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

A. if B. because C. when D. that

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27. People in Chongqing are proud of ______ they have achieved in the past ten years.

A. that B. which C. what D. how

28. When asked ______ they need most, the kids said they wanted to feel important and loved.

A. what B. why C. whom D. which

29. Why not try your luck downtown, Bob? That’s _____ the best jobs are.

A. where B. what C. who D. where

30. Choosing the right dictionary depends on ______ you want to use it for.

A. what B. why C. how D. whether

31. ______ matters most in learning English is enough practice.

A. What B. Why C. Where D. Which

32. 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 33. ---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

34. We haven’t settled the question of ______ it is necessary for him to study abroad.

A. if B. where C. whether D. that

35. Some researchers believe that there is no doubt _______ a cure for AIDS will be found.

A. which B. that C. what D. whether

36. The poor young man is ready to accept ______ help he can get.

A. whichever B. however C. whatever D. whenever

37. The place ______ the bridge is supposed to be built should be _____ the cross-river traffic is the heaviest.

A. which; where B. at which; which C. at which; where D. which; in which

38. The road is covered with snow. I can’t understand _____ they insist on going by motorbike. A. why B. whether C. when D. how

39. The word “media” basically refers to ______ we commonly call newspaper, magazines, radios and televisions.

A. which B. that C. what D. where

40. The moment _____ Leo will never forget is ______ Mr. Green gave him a lot of valuable advice on how to improve his writing.

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A. that; when B. that; that C. when; that D. when; where 41. You are saying that everone should be equal, and this is ______ I disgree.

A. when B. where C. what D. how

42. As far as I see, ______ is no possibility ______ he will win the tennis match this time.

A. it; that B. there; that C. it; whether D. there; whether 43. _______ is obviously right is to give all children equal opportunities to develop their special gift. A. Which B. What C. That D. It

44. Some great people said it was their primary school teachers and their lessons ______ they were fond of ______ influenced their whole lives.

A. which; that B. that; which C. which; which D. that; that 45. ---I’ll ask the teacher about the attributive clause. I’m very puzzled about it.

---That’s just _____ most of our classmates have doubt. A. what B. why C. where D. how

46. He finds his daughter is quite different from ______ she was five years ago.

A. who B. what C. how D. which 47. ---Can you help me?

---Yes. I will do _____ I can to help you. A. whatever B. no matter what C. however D. no matter how

48. Our English teacher told us to find out _____ the differences between American English and British English lie.

A. where B. how C. what D. which

49. It was exciting news _____ a student from China won a UN prize days ago.

A. what B. that C. while .D but

50. He, as a Party member, always thinks of ______ he can do more for the people.

A. what B. if C. why D. how

51. _____ is known to us all that the old scientist, for _____ life was hard in the past, still works hard in his eighties.

A. It; whom B. As; whom C. As; whose D. What; whom 52. He didn’t go by bike with me. That’s ______ there was something wrong with his bike.

A. because B. why C. how D. when

53. As soon as the lorry exploded, the highway was covered with ______ looked like oil.

A. something B. what C. that D. it

54. Taking pictures of snow is ______ Ken has spent much

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of the past years doing.

A. that B. which C. what D. how

55. _____ is known to us all is that the scientist, for _____ life was hard in the past, still works hard in his eighties. A. As; whom B. What; whom C. It; whose D. As; whose 56. Professor Lee’s book will show you ______ can be used in other context.

A. that you have observed B. how you have observed C.how what you have observed D. how that you have observed

57. So far there is no proof ____ people from other planets do exist.

A. how B. what C. which D. that

58. I was close to being killed the other day. A car passed me at _____ I thought was a dangerous speed. A. as B. where C. which D. what

59. ______ climber gets to the top first will get a ￡5,000 prize.

A. No matter when B. Whichever C. No matter which D. Whenever

60. Think about ______ you are good at and _____ you enjoy and build on those abilities.

A. what; that B. what; which C. that; that D. what; what 61. Many of the creatures in Rowling’s world are not real, and much of _____ happens is strange. A. which B. that C. what D. it

62. When asked the reason for moving to the USA, Beckham said, “Soccer is huge all around the world apart from America, so that’s _____ I want to make a difference.”

A. where B. why C. what D. how

63. The reason _____ he gave for being late was _____ he forgot to use the alarm clock.

A. which; because B. why; because C. which; that D. that; because

. The old man was so angry and spoke so fast that none of his children understood _____ he said meant. A. that that B. what what C. what D. that

65. Men usually go straight to______ they want and leave quickly when shopping.

A. what B. which C. where D. that

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67. ---I serve three meals every day and do almost

everything for him, but he still fails me.

---I’m sorry to say that’s _____ you are mistaken. A. how B. what C. where D. which

68. _______ often happens, people with good eyesight fail to see ____ is right in front of them, for they have too much to observe.

A. It; that B. As; which C. It; what D. As; what 69. Whether ways will be found to stop pollution or not is just ______ worries the public.

A. why B. which C. that D. what

70. Much to the parents’ comfort, their income is now double ______ it was ten years ago.

A. what B. that C. than D. which

71. Do you doubt ______ we will defeat Class Two in this basketball match?

A. if B. whether C. that D. which

72. His ability has never been in doubt---the question is ______ or not he is prepared to work hard? A. that B. if C. where D. whether

73. ______ puzzled the police especially was ____ the murderer was killed.

A. What; how B. That; why C. Which; when D. What; who

74. Actually, anyone can be ______ he wants to be, a doctor, a teacher, a lawyer, a scientist or a manager so long as he sets his mind _____ it.

A. whatever; to B. whoever; on C. whomever; for D. whatever; with

75. The boy is not _____ he used to be; he looks ______. A. what; strong B. what; stronger C. that; strong D. that; stronger

76. The are centre is _______ used to be a factory, ______ millions of tractors were made.

A. what; where B. where; where C. what; which D. where; which

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