Noun Clauses and Auxiliaries Advanced Level MCQs Test With Answers 3

When I went to collect my jacket from the dry-cleaner’s, the assistant said that he ____ it but ____ able to remove the stain.

The boy confessed that he had stolen the bread, but pleaded that his sister and he ____ at the time.

Are you sure she was in when you ____ her but she ____ the phone?

We asked at the lost property counter whether a pink and blue bag ____, but the assistant told us that no one ____ in anything fitting our description.

Mr Haughin phoned his wife to say that she ____ to cook anything for dinner that day as they ____ to his colleague’s.

I was glad to hear that the factory ____ down after all as a new owner ____.

We feared that the roads ____ too busy on a national holiday, so we ____ not to go anywhere but stay at home.

The sales manager ____ the director that some customers ____ models on special offer in the sale already.

Because our last telephone bill was extremely high, my husband is always reminding me that I ____ until after six before I ____ my friends.

I asked Nigel whether they were going somewhere for the holiday but he said, unfortunately, his wife ____ in the accident and emergency department that week.

During our training last Friday, I realized that I ____ a lot if I ____ carefully because the lecturer really seemed to know his subject.

My mother handed me a considerable amount of money and instructed me ____ Mrs Jakson buy anything for me while I was staying with her.

The painter has assured us that he ____ the decorating by the weekend as he promised.

Mr Partridge, the customer is asking whether he ____ the suit back if it ____ his son.

The manager complained that the cleaners ____ at the time and wondered who ____ them permission to leave early.

It is widely believed ____ watching television too much isn’t healthy for children.

I could have been more enthusiastic at the training scheme, you know, and so ____ you.

We weren’t given any homework for tonight, ____?

A: I haven’t felt very motivated at work since the new manager, who doesn’t seem to be doing a very good job, started.

B: ____.

I think ‘Erin Brockovich’ is showing at the cinema in Moda, ____?

The shop manager told the sales assistant ____ idle and ____ something useful to do.

A: Are we in Houston now?

B: ____. I’m tired of sitting on this bus.

A: Me too, and we are. Look! The sign says Houston Central Bus Station

A: I hope the Sims won’t be bringing their children to the wedding.

B: ____ because Julia’s mother usually babysits for them on such occasions.

It is such a pity that Vicki and Dave can’t meet us at the restaurant for lunch because Vicki has the flu. I was looking forward to it, and ____ were you, weren’t you?

In the evenings, my husband likes to watch films, ____. I prefer documentaries, so we have bought a second television set.

You haven’t heard from Bill since he left for India, ____?

Most of the members, who complained bitterly afterwards, didn’t appear to agree with the committee’s decision, ____?

The label explains how long we should cook it for, ____?

We live right next to the park, so I can take my daughter there to play ____ the weather is fine.

Look at the rubbish under that tree! ____ dumped that has absolutely no sense of social responsibility at all.

Good Luck. I hope you like Canada. Promise me that you’ll write to me ____happens.

I like them both, Mary. You will look beautiful in ____ wedding dress you choose.

We didn’t realize ____ some of the employees had been ill on Fridays and Mondays until we checked the company records.

It looks too cluttered ____ we arrange the furniture. It is smaller than our old living room and there just isn’t enough space for everything!

Once you have learned ____ to centre your work and the basic stitches, embroidery is not difficult.

Of course it is nice to go to Holland in the summer, but ____ you are going is the best time to see the daffodils and tulips in bloom.

Nobody has any clear ideas ____ should captain the West Indies cricket team now that the present captain has announced his retirement.

____ happened in Yemen will put tourists from Europe off visiting the area.

I was a little annoyed, but they explained ____ they had had to cancel the appointment.

Do you know ____ agency Kate and Richard went to Turkey with because I’m thinking of booking a trip to Cappadocia myself?

____ people had been killed in the operation was kept secret.

The immigration officer wants to know ____ you entered the country.

The price of a bracelet is determined according to ____ pure gold it contains.

____ he was tortured in his own country will be taken into account when his case for asylum is heard.

I don’t know for sure ____ bicycle this is, but it must be either Jane’s or Jack’s.