定语从句练习题1. The settlers were unprepared for the long and patient toil ____ the soil would be made t o yieldcrops.[A] by which alone [B] so that [C] because [D] though2. Most electronic devices of this kind, ____manufactured for such purposes, are tightly packed.[A] that are [B] as are [C] which is [D] it is3. The commentator must know the value of silence and how to use it at those moments ____ thepictures speak for themselves.[A] if [B] when [C] which [D] as4. Children are likely to have less supervision at home ____ was commonin the traditional family structure.[A] than [B] that [C] which [D] as5. The Social Security Retirement Program is made up of two trust funds, ____ could go pennilessby next year.[A] the larger one [B] the larger of which[C] the largest one [D] the largest of which6. Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, ____ obtaining water is not the least.[A] of which [B] for what [C] as [D] whose7. There ought to be less anxiety over the perceived risk of getting cancer than ____ in the publicmind today.[A] exists [B] exist [C] existing [D] existed8. The professor can hardly find sufficient grounds ____ his argument in favor of the new theory.[A] which to base on [B] on which to base[C] to base on which [D] which to be based on9. ____ is generally accepted, economical growth is determined by the smooth development ofproduction.[A] What [B] That [C] It [D] As10. No one would have time to read or listen to an account of everything ____ going on in theworld.[A] it is [B] as is [C] there is [D] what is11. I ’ve kept up a friendship with a girl whom I was at school ____ twenty years ago.[A] about [B] since [C] till [D] with12. He studied hard at school when he was young, ____ contributes to his success in later life.[A] which [B] therefore [C] who [D] so that13. The minister was the person ____.[A] in whose honor the state dinner was given [B] whom the state dinner was given in honor[C] for him the state dinner was given honor [D] whose honor the state dinner wasgiven14. This is an exciting area of study, and one ____ which new applications are being discoveredalmost daily.[A] from [B] by [C] in [D] through15. ____ can be seen from the comparison of these figures, the principle involves the activeparticipation of the patient in the modification of his condition.[A] As [B] What [C] That [D] It16. He had more dictionaries than ____ for his work.[A] they are needed [B] were necessary[C] it was needed [D] necessary were they17. These proposals sought to place greater restrictions on the use and copying of digitalinformation than ____ in traditional media.[A] exist [B] exists [C] existing [D] to exist18. When the work is well done, a climate of accident-free operations is established ____ timelost due to injuries is kept at a minimum.[A] where [B] how [C] what [D] unless19. ____ Edward Blotkowsk, director of community service at Bentley College in Massachusetts,puts it, “There has to be coordination of programs. What ’s need is a package deal. ”[A] So [B] Since [C] As [D] Thus20. The Great Wall is the place ____ almost all tourists would like to visit when they come toBeijing.[A] where [B] which [C] of which [D] in which名词从句练习题21. In actual fact he is quite ignorant on the subject. ____ he knows about it is out of dateand inaccurate.[A] What little [B] So much [C] How much [D] So little22. Prof. Lee ’s book will show you ____ can be used in other contexts.[A] that you have observed [B] that how you have observed[C] how that you have observed [D] how what you have observed23. I will give this dictionary to ____ wants to have it.[A] whomever [B] someone [C] whoever [D] anyone24. They lost their way in the forest, and ____ made matters worse was that night began to fall.[A] that [B] it [C] what [D] which25. Although ____ happened in that developed country sounds like science fiction, it could occurelsewhere in the world.[A] which [B] what [C] how [D] it26. ____ is no reason for discharging her.[A] Because she was a few minutes late [B] Owing to a few minutes being late[C] The fact that she was a few minutes late [D] Being a few minutes late27. Concerns were raised ____ witnesses might be encouraged to exaggerate their stories in courtto ensure guilty verdicts.[A] what [B] when [C] which [D] that28. ____our team seems to lack at the moment is the determination ____ it will win.[A] Whatever; that [B] What; that[C] That; whether [D] Whether; that29. It ’s doubtful ____ the government of that country can accept them as permanent residents.[A] whether [B] that [C] how [D] what30. You may rely on ____ everything will be ready by Monday.[A] that [B] what [C] which [D] it that状语从句练习题31. Conversation becomes weaker in a society that spends so much time listening and being talkedto ____ it has all but lost the will and the skill to speak for itself.[A] as [B] which [C] that [D] what32. Give me your telephone number ____ I need your help.[A] whether [B] unless [C] so that [D] in case33. ____ born in Chicago, the author is most famous for his stories about New York city.[A] Although [B] Since [C] As [D] When34. All these conditions tend to increase the probability of a child committing a criminal act,____ a direct causal relationship has not yet been establishment.[A] provided [B] since [C] although [D] supposing35. We are extremely sensitive to smells, ____ we do not generally realize it.[A] even if [B] if only [C] only if [D] as if36. Hydrogen is the fundamental element of the universe ____ it provides the building blocks fromwhich the other elements are produced.[A] so that [B] but that [C] in that [D] provided that37. The senior librarian at the circulation desk promised to get the book for me ____ she couldremember who last borrowed it.[A] ever since [B] much as [C] even though [D] if only38. ____industrial giants like General Motors and IBM struggle to survive by reducing the numberof employees, Manpower is booming.[A] For [B] Because [C] As [D] Since39. ____ its economy continues to recover, the USis increasingly becoming a nation of part timersand temporary workers.[A] Even though [B] Now that [C] If only [D] Provided that40. Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and this is especially true____ it comes to classroom tests.[A] before [B] as [C] since [D] when41. There are over 100 night schools in the city, making it possible for a professional to bere-educated no matter ____ he does.[A] how [B] where [C] what [D] when42. You can arrive in Beijing earlier for the meeting ____ you don’t mind taking the night train .[A] provided [B] unless [C] though [D] until43. The engineers are going through with their highway project, ____ the expenses have risen.[A] even though [B] just because [C] now that [D] as though44. It is ____ that we ’ll have to be very careful.[A] a so big work [B] a so big job [C] such a big job [D] such a big work45. ____ it is you ’ve found, you must give it back to the person it belongs to.[A] That [B] Because [C] Whatever [D] However46. She can hardly avoid making mistakes in her homework ____ hard she tries.[A] for [B] as [C] how [D] however47. ____ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.[A] For now [B] Since that [C] Now that [D] By now48. ____the figure may vary, analysts do agree on another matter.[A] Now that [B] Although [C] Provided [D] Except that49. On a raining day I was driving north through Vermont ____ I noticed a young man holding upa sign reading “Boston”.[A] which [B] where [C] when [D] that50. The draft bill will strictly control the amount of publicity that can be given to a case ____a trial begins.[A] since [B] if [C] before [D] as51. ____they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious.[A] If [B] Although [C] Whereas [D] Because52. A variety of activities should be organized ____ participants can remain active as long asthey want.[A] if only [B] now that [C] so that [D] even if53. The phenomenonprovides a way for companies to remain globally competitive ____ avoiding marketcycles.[A] but [B] while [C] and [D] whereas倒装、强调和省略结构练习题1. ____ will Bill be able to impress his boss.[A] With hard work [B] By hard work[C] Only with hard work [D] Through hard work2. Only when you have acquired a good knowledge of grammar ____ write correctly.[A] you will [B] you can [C] can you [D] can ’t you3. Humble ____ it may be, there ’s no place like home, where he may go.[A] although [B] as [C] how [D] which4. There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened, ____ a sudden loud noise.[A] being there [B] should there be[C] there was [D] there having been5. The business of each day, ____ sellin goods or shipping them, went quite smoothly.[A] it being [B] be it [C] was it [D] it was6. The millions of calculations involved, had they been done by hand, ____ all practical valueby the time they were finished.[A] could lose [B] would have lost[C] might lose [D] ought to have lost7. Just as the soil is a part of the earth, ____ the atmosphere.[A] as it is [B] the same as [C] so is [D] and so is8. ____ do we go for picnic.[A] Certainly [B] Sometimes [C] Seldom [D] Once9. Vitamins do not provide energy, ____ do they construct or build any part of the body.[A] either [B] so [C] nor [D] never10. ____ for the timely investment from the general public, our company would not be so thrivingas it is.[A] Had it not been [B] Were it not[C] Be it not [D] Should it not be11. Only when you have obtained sufficient data ____ come to a sound conclusion.[A] can you [B] would you [C] you will [D] you can12. Wood does not conduct electricity; ____.[A] so doesn ’t rubber [B] also doesn ’t rubber[C] nor does rubber [D] nor rubber doesl3. So involved with their computers ____ that leaders at summer computer camps often have toforce them to break for sports and games.[A] became the children [B] become the children[C] had the children become [D] do the children become14. Church, as we u se the word, refers to all religious institutions, ____ they Christian, Islamic,Buddhist, Jewish, and so on.[A] be [B] being [C] were [D] are15. “____ during the performance of this trick, ladies and gentleman, do my h ands actually leavemy arms. ”said the magician.[A] On time [B] In no time [C] At no time [D] At times16. ____, I still enjoy driving even after my accident.[A] It may seem strange though [B] Strange though it may seem[C] Though strange it may seem [D] Strange it may seem thoughl7. In vain ____ to discover what had happened before they got there.[A] did they try [B] they tried [C] tried they [D] they had tried18. So fast ____ that it is difficult for us to imagine its speed.[A] light travels [B] travels light[C] does light travel [D] do light travel19. Not until ____ himself seriously ill.[A] did he complete the task he had found [B] had he completed the task did he find[C] he completed the task had he found [D] he had completed the task did hefind20. Little ____ his speech had made so deep an impression on his audience.[A] did we think [B] we think [C] we did think [D] we thought虚拟语气练习题21. If I were in the movie, then it would be about time that I ____ my head in my hands for acry.[A] bury [B] am burying [C] buried [D] would bury22. In the past men generally preferred that their wives ____ in the home.[A] worked [B] would work [C] work [D] were working23. I would have gone to visit him in the hospital had it been at all possible, but I ____ fullyoccupied the whole of last week.[A] were [B] had been [C] have been [D] was24. Jean Wagner’s most enduring contribution to the study of Afro-American poetry is hisinsistence that it ____ in a religious, as well as worldly, frame of reference.[A] is to be analyzed [B] has been analyzed[C] be analyzed [D] should have been analyzed25. A safety analysis ____ the target as a potential danger. Unfortunately, it was never done.[A] would identify [B] will identify[C] would have identified [D] will have identified26. I apologize if I ____ you, but I assure you it was unintentional.[A] offend [B] had offended[C] should have offended [D] might have offended27. If you ____ Jerry Brown until recently, you’d think the photograph on the right was strange.[A] shouldn ’t contact [B] didn ’t contact[C] weren ’t to contact [D] hadn ’t contacted28. The board deemed it urgent that these files ____ right away.[A] had to be printed [B] should have been printed[C] must be printed [D] should be printed29. If the doctor had been available, the child ____.[A] would not die [B] would not have died[C] could not die [D] had not died30. Nothing terrible has happened —because we should certainly have been informed of it if it__.[A] should happen [B] happen [C] would happed [D] had happened31. But that he ____ short of money at the time he would have come to help us.[A] had been [B] was [C] has been [D] would be32. Mike ’s uncle insists ____ in this hotel.[A] staying not [B] not to stay[C] that he would not stay [D] that he not stay33. Look at the terrible situation I am in. If only I ____ your advice.[A] follow [B] had followed [C] would follow [D] have followed34. If you had worked hard before, you ____ worried about the coming examination now.[A] would not be [B] would not have been[C] are not [D] will not be35. But for the traffic jam, we ____ earlier.[A] should arrive [B] should have arrived[C] shall arrive [D] have arrived36. When he was asked why his friend had not accepted the offer, he suggested that his friend ’spride ____ him from accepting.[A] prevents [B] prevented [C] prevent [D] should prevent37. I didn ’t go to the cinema to see The Titanic yesterday, but I do wish I ____it.[A] see [B] have seen [C] saw [D] had seen38. She wishes that she ____ foreign trade instead of literature when she was in college.[A] studied [B] would study[C] would have studied [D] had studied39. I don ’t know what courses I ’m going to do next semester, but it ’s about time ____ onsomething.[A] I ’d decide [B] I decided [C] I decide [D] I ’m deciding40. It is recommended that the project ____ until all the preparations have been made.[A] is not started [B] will not be started[C] not be started [D] is not to be started词组练习题1. They have decided to ________ physical punishment in all local schools.A) put away B) break away from C) do away with D) pass away2. Individual sports are run by over 370 independent governing bodies whose functions usuallyinclude ________ rules, holding events, selecting national teams and promoting internationallinks.A) drawing on B) drawing in C) drawing up D) drawing down3. She has recently left a job and had helped herself to copies of th e company’s client data,which she intended to ________ in starting her own business.A) dwell on B) come upon C) base on D) draw upon4. The high school my daughter studies in is ________ our university.A) linked by B) affiliated with C) mingled with D) relevantto5. While fashion is thought of usually ________ clothing, it is important to realize that it coversa much wider domain.A) in relation to B) in proportion to C) by means of D) on behalf of6. The wood was so rotten that, when we pulled, it ________ into fragments.A) broke off B) broke away C) broke through D) broke up7. The detective and his assistant have begun to ________ the mysterious murder.A) come through B) look into C) make over D) see to8. The terrorists might have planted a bomb o n a plane in Athens, set to ________ when it arrivedin New York.A) go off B) get off C) come off D) carry off9. Many of the scientists and engineers are judged ________ how great their achievements are.A) in spite of B) in ways of C) in favor of D) in terms of10. David likes country life and has decided to ________ farming.A) go in for B) go back on C) go through with D) go along with11. Jack was about to announce our plan but I ________.A) put him through B) turned him out C) cut him short D) gave him up12. The politician says he will ________ the welfare of the people.A) prey on B) take on C) get at D) see to13. If you ________ the bottle and cigarettes, you ’ll be much healthier.A) take off B) keep off C) get off D) set off14. Though ________ rich, he was better off than at any other period in his life.A) by no means B) by some means C) by all means D) by any means15. Advanced computer technology has ________ an answer to accurate weather forecasting.A) set up B) come up with C) filled with D) faced up to16. While in London, we paid a visit to the hospital founded ________ the nurse FlorenceNightingale.A) in line with B) in favour of C) in honour of D) in place of17. When Jack was eighteen he ________ going around with a strange set of people and staying outvery late.A) took to B) took for C) took up D) took on18. Whenthey had finished playing, the children were made to ________ all the toys they had takenout.A) put off B) put out C) put up D) put away19. Julie is one of those women who always ________ the latest fashions.A) look after B) keep up with C) go in for D) run for20. Joe is not good at sports, but when it ________ mathematics, he is the best in the class.A) comes to B) comes up to C) comes on to D) comes around to21. Those who lie and cheat will never ________ it.A) get on with B) get back to C) get away with D) getoff with22. He has ________ strange hobbies like collecting bottle tops and inventing secret codes.A) gone on B) gone in for C) gone with D) gone through with23. The chairman was blamed for letting his secretary ________ too much work last week.A) take to B) take out C) take away D) take on24. Weare quite sure that we can ________ our present difficulties and finish the task accordingto schedule.A) get across B) get over C) get away D) get off25. The news has just ________ that the president is going to visit China next month.A) come out B) come up C) come down D) come about词汇练习题1. Very few people understood his lecture, the subject of which was very ________.A) obscure B) upsetting C) distant D) inferior2. I was ________ by their kindness and moved to tears.A) preoccupied B) embarrassed C) overwhelmed D) counseled3. The person who ________ this type of research deserves our praise.A) originated B) manufactured C) generated D) estimated4. He believed that the greatest of his ________ was that he ’d never had a college education.A) grieves B) misfortunes C) disasters D) sorrows5. As a ________ actor, he can perform, sing, dance and play several kinds of musical instruments.A) flexible B) versatile C) sophisticated D) productive6. Of the thousands of known volcanoes in the world, the ________ majority are inactive.A) tremendous B) demanding C) intensive D) overwhelming7. Although most dreams apparently happen ________, dream activity may be provoked by externalinfluences.A) spontaneously B) simultaneously C) homogeneously D) instantaneously8. This kind of material can ________ heat and moisture.A) delete B) compel C) constrain D) repel9. Although he was on a diet, the food ________ him enormously.A) inspired B) tempted C) overcame D) encouraged10. Some fish have a greater ________ for acid water than others.A) tolerance B) resistance C) dependence D) persistence11. This is the ________ piano on which the composer created some of his greatest works.A) true B) original C) real D) genuine12. Since the two countries couldn ’t ________ their differences, they decided to stop theirnegotiations.A) rectify B) oblige C) reconcile D) obscure13. Frankly speaking, your article is very good except for some ________ mistakes in grammar.A) obscure B) glaring C) trivial D) rare14. Franklin D. Roosevelt argued that the depression stemmedfrom the American economy’s ________flaws.A) underlining B) vulnerable C) vulgar D) underlying15. Some studies confirmed that this kind of eye disease was ________ in tropical countries.A) prospective B) prevalent C) provocative D) perpetual16. The cultures of China and Japan hare shared many features, but each has used them accordingto its national ________.A) engagement B) destiny C) capacity D) temperament17. David tends to feel useless and unwanted in a society that gives so much ________ to thosewho compete well.A) prestige B) regime C) superiority D) legislation18. Starting with the ________ that there is life on the planet Mars, the scientist went on todevelop his argument.A) foundation B) pretext C) premise D) presentation19. The Christmas tree was decorated with shining ________ such as colored lights and glass balls.A) luxuries B) ornaments C) exhibits D) complements20. Someresearchers feel that certain people have nervous systems particularly ________ to hot,dry winds. They are what we call weather sensitive people.A) subjective B) subordinate C) liable D) vulnerable21. In some countries, students are expected to be quiet and ________ in the classroom.A) skeptical B) faithful C) obedient D) subsidiary22. There is no doubt that the ________ of these goods to the others is easy to see.A) prestige B) superiority C) priority D) publicity23. Although the model looks good on the surface, it will not bear close ________.A) temperament B) contamination C) scrutiny D) symmetry24. Once you get to know your mistakes, you should ________ them as soon as possible.A) rectify B) reclaim C) refrain D) reckon25. Many scientists remain ________ about the value of this research program.A) skeptical B) stationary C) spacious D) specific26. The prison guards were armed and ready to shoot if ________ in any way.A) intervened B) incurred C) provoked D) poked27. As the trial went on, the story behind the murder slowly ________ itself.A) convicted B) released C) haunted D) unfolded28. Retirement is obviously a very complex ________ period; and the earlier you start planningfor it, the better.A) transformation B) transmission C) transaction D) transition29. We work to make money, but it ’s a ________ th at people who work hard and long often do notmake the most money.A) paradox B) prejudice C) dilemma D) conflict30. A big problem in learning English as a foreign language is lack of opportunities for ________ interaction with proficient speakers of English.A) instantaneous B) provocative C) verbal D) dual31. They used to quarrel a lot, but now they are completely ________ with each other.A) negotiated B) reconciled C) associated D) accommodated32. There are occasions when giving a gift ________ spoken communication, since the message itoffers can cut through barriers of language and cultural diversity.A) overtakes B) nourishes C) surpasses D) enforces33. Coffee is the ________ of this district and brings local farmers a lot of money.A) elite B) majority C) spice D) staple34. The boxer ________ and almost fell when his opponent hit him.A) scattered B) shattered C) staggered D) stamped35. A ________ official is one who is irresponsible in his work.A) slack B) tedious C) timid D) suspicious36. Any salesperson who sells more than the weekly ________ will receive a bonus.A) portion B) allocation C) ratio D) quota37. He could not ________ ignorance as his excuse; he should have known what was happening inhis department.A) plead B) resort C) petition D) reproach38. Without any hesitation, she took off her shoes, ________ up her skirt and splashed acrossthe stream.A) tucked B) revolved C) twisted D) curled39. Weight lifting, or any other sport that builds up your muscles, can make bones become denserand less ________ to injury.A) attached B) prone C) immune D) reconciled40. Optimism is a ________ shown to be associated with good physical health, less depression andlonger life.A) trail B) trait C) trace D) track41. He was given major responsibility for operating the remote manipulator to ________ the newlylaunched satellite.A) retreat B) retrieve C) embody D) embrace42. An effort was launched recently to create the first computer ________ of the entire humanbrain.A) repetition B) repression C) saturation D) simulation43. The poetry of Ezra Pound is sometimes difficult to understand because it contains so many________ references.A) obscure B) acute C) notable D) objective44. Foreign students are facing unprecedented delays, as visa applications receive closer ________than ever.A) appraisal B) scanning C) retention D) scrutiny45. Back in the days when people traveled by horse and carriage, Karl Benz ________ the worldwith his extraordinary three-wheeled motor vehicle.A) inhibited B) extinguished C) quenched D) stunned定语从句题目解析1. 正确答案为 A 项。
