基础语法篇第十四讲(主从复合句2名词性从句)

1、基础语法篇第十四讲：（主从复合句2：名词性从句）I. Multiple choice:1. _ the computer will never replace the human mind is clear to us all.A. Whether B. That C. / D. What2. _ he was ill, I was expected to take his place greatly surprised me for I didnt have much working experience. A. If B. That if C. That D. If that3. A fo

2、reigners first impression of the U.S. is likely to be _ everyone is in a hurry often under pressure. A. what B. that C. which D. one in which4. The most amazing element in his personality is _ he regards himself as a sharer rather than a taker. A. what B. that C. which D. because5. The Korean langua

3、ge is a very distinct language, although scholars believe _ it is linked to other languages of Central Asia. A. how B. that C. what D. which6. That was when Jane started to sing: she didnt know why exactly _ it seemed the right thing to do. A. as B. when C. except that D. as if7. The way people hold

4、 to the belief _ a fun-filled life equals happiness actually reduces their chances of ever getting real happiness. A. when B. that C. in which D. which8.Today, the average person is influenced by the marvelous consequence _ computer science itself can bring forth. A. that B. whose C. for which D. wh

5、at9. Oddly enough I have no doubt in my mind _ a cure of AIDS will be found. A. whether B. if C. / D. that10. It leaves me in no doubt _ scientists will come up with new ways to increase the worlds food supply. A. when B. where C. that D. if11. When you chat with others, try to leave them a good imp

6、ression _ you are an interesting and interested person, and, just as important, you are a good listener. A. and B. since C. that D. if12. Encouraged by his fellow climbers, George found himself gaining assurance _ hewould be able to climb to the mountain top.A. by which B. so that C. that D. whether

7、13. The school has a regulation _ all the teachers and students must wear school uniform on Mondays. A. which B. what C. that D. / 14. The movement research is based on the idea _ music and the human nervous system have deep, biological connections. A. which B. that C. whether D. what15. Now that en

8、ergy prices are rising so rapidly, further prices are very uncertain, and the risk _ a new investment depending on them may fail is greater. A. by which B. of C. that D. in that16. The standers-by in the centre broke into cheers when word came _ the astronauts were safe. A. which B. that C. what D.

9、as17. The long-kept secret has been brought to light _ some government officials involved in the project let out the important information. A. where B. when C. that D. as18. There is a strong belief in me _ we Chinese people are sure to make our first step onto the moon in the near future. A. which

10、B. that C. whether D. when19. There is a general belief among the language scholars _ language is a natural growth and not an instrument which we shape for our own purpose. A. in which B. in that C. that D. what20. Nobody believed his reason for being absent from the class _ he had to meet his uncle

11、 at the airport. A. why B. that C. where D. because21. It is a very interesting question _ some people remember dreams regularly while others remember hardly any at all. A. that B. when C. why D. which22. Her unusual success shows that if someone can do their job really well, then the question _ is

12、not important. A. if they are male or female B. of whether they are male or female C. whether their being male or female D. of whether to be male or female23. Some of the worries about artificial intelligence were closely linked to the question of _ computers could think. A. how B. why C. when D. wh

13、ether24. _ students with difficulties in their studies want most of all is more love and concern. A. That B. When C. What D. Those25. _ most people associate with good health habits is eating enough fruits and vegetables.A. As B. That C. How D. What26. _ is called modern civilization is the result o

14、f knowledge applied to practical life. A. What B. Whatever C. That what D. Whichever27. _ is stronger than steel and lighter than a feather is the silk with which spiders make their webs. A. That B. Which C. The thing D. What28. In the authors view, _ is called the present time is no more than a mom

15、ent in humanhistory.A. what B. it C. which D. that29.It is pretty well understood _ controls the flow of carbon dioxide in and out the atmosphere today. A. that B. when C. what D. how30. _ follows is the list of goals for salt reduction for our typical dieter. A. Who B. When C. What D. How 31. Lou l

16、ain city is not at all _ a traveler who has never seen the desert before can expect. A. what B. that C. which D. where32. Perseverance is a kind of quality - and thats _ anything well. A. which it takes to do B. what takes it doing C. which it takes D. what it takes to do33. As far as Japanese young

17、 people concerned, sake (清酒) is _ grandma and grandpa drink. A. which B. that C. as D. what34. He is about to leave. Conditions here are not _ shes accustomed to. A. that B. when C. where D. what35. When you eat healthily, you feel better and live better and that s _ fitness is all about. A. which B

18、. that C. what D. how36. Many workers were organized to clear away _ remained of the World Trade Center. A. those B. that C. what D. where37. Edith was aged 50 when doctors discovered _ was then thought to be a very seriousheart disease. A. what B. which C. something D. that 38. Deep in the Atlantic

19、 Ocean, explorers have found _ may be the most valuable sunken treasure in history. A. what B. that C. when D. which39. Contrary to _ we have believed, the students with their academic excellence really add charms to the schools fame. A. what B. that C. which D. where40. - The United States is calle

20、d “a nation on wheels”. What do you think has made cars sopopular ? - The American spirit of independence is _ has really made them popular. A. that B. what C. which D. it41. During the discovery and settlement of _ is now the United States, the flags of various European nations were flown over the

21、land, as symbols of possession.A. which B. that C. what D. where42. The other day, my brother drove his car down the street at _ I thought was a dangerous speed. A. as B. which C. what D. that43. After the terrible air crash, the few survivors happened to arrive at _ later proved an isolated island.

22、 A. where B. what C. which D. that44. The explorer stepped on _ seemed like solid ground but discovered with horror that the ground was giving way under his feet. A. it B. what C. what it D. which45. Churchmen often led the way in establishing contact between whites and Indians _ became the United S

23、tates. A. which B. in which C. what D. in what46. After _seemed a long time, he had a new idea. A. it B. there C. that D. what47. Beautifully shaped as the bottle is, it is filled with _ like a thick, greyish substance. A. what it looks B. what looks C. that looks D. it looks48. Santa Claus, a mythi

24、cal figure in _ has become an increasingly commercial holiday, has become an international symbol of hope. A. what B. which C. who D. that49. In spite of _ has recently been done to provide more buses for the residents, the shortage of public vehicles remains a serious problem. A. that B. much C. wh

25、ich D. what50. Good swimmers often neglect to follow the rules of safe swimming. _accidents sometimes happen to them. A. Except that B. Thats because C. whats worse D. Thats why51. Many people like to have continual contact with office and home when driving. Thats_ the market for car electronics wil

26、l become a promising one. A. how B. why C. because D. when52. -I serve him three meals a day and do almost everything for him, but he still fails me. -Im sorry to say thats _ you are wrong. To give him whatever he wants will only spoil him. A. how B. what C. why D. where53. You are saying that every

27、one should be equal, and this is _ I disagree. A. why B. where C. what D. how54. Finger prints are so unique that no exactly similar pattern is passed on from parents to children, though nobody knows _ this is the case. A. which B. what C. why D. how55. Im going to walk home now and reflect on _ I h

28、ave gone wrong all these years. A. what B. when C. where D. which56. Z did a survey of _ students spent on job hunt and found the spending varied from person to person. A. how many B. why C. how much D. what57. A look at recent trends in world fisheries reveals _ on a global scale.A. how we have swi

29、ftly affected the ocean B. that how swiftly we have affected the oceanC. how swiftly we have affected the ocean D. however swiftly we have affected the ocean58. _ wins the presidential election this year will have to face many problems. A. Who B. No matter who C. Anyone D. Whoever59. It is a matter

30、of _ would take the position. A. who B. whoever C. whom D. whomever60. The general manager has agreed to accept _ most people think is fit for the job as hisassistant.A. whomever B. whichever C. whoever D. whatever61. You must realize that _ you want to finish this report will be doing it under a lo

31、t of pressure.A. who B. whoever C. no matter who D. whom62. A reward of $ 1,000 will be given _ can provide any clues to the case which has been investigated by the police for nearly half a year. A. to whoever B. to whomever C. whomever D. whoever63. He required that I should give the package to _ h

32、as the authority to sign for it. A. whoever B. whomever C. who D. whom64. Mr. Wang has promised to give the prize to _ we think deserves it.A. who B. whoever C. whomever D. whatever65. _ it takes us to reduce pressure is good for our psychological health, and crying seems to be the best choice. A. T

33、hat B. Whichever C. Whatever D. How66. When theres already an established market for the product, they are trying to estimate _ share of that market the company could capture. A. what B. whatever C. whichever D. which67. I dont think he will object to _ you do as long as it is beneficial to people.A

34、. no matter that B. which C. whatever D. whichever68. When dealing with parents, you always have to make them feel good by listening to _they want to say.A. whichever B. however C. whenever D. whatever69. People are willing to pay a good price for _ is greatly worthwhile. A. whatever B. something C.

35、 anything D. that70. The oil exploration ship is equipped only to record raw data from _ on board to find out oil deposits under the ocean floor. A. whatever it has equipment B. what it has equipmentC. whatever equipment it has D. what equipment has it71. He is a hard-working student, one who will be successful in _ . A. whatever career