This second gap fill test contains 25 multiple choice questions on the topics of noun clauses and auxiliaries of English grammar. Both English learners and ESL teachers can use this online exercise as a revision to check the knowledge of English noun clauses and auxiliaries.
Noun Clauses and Auxiliaries Advanced Level Test 2
Question 1 |
The findings, published online in BMC Neuroscience _____ that it _______ possible to use cell therapy to revitalize and improve function in ageing brains.
A | would suggest / could be |
B | suggest / may be |
C | had suggested / would have been |
D | suggested/ had been |
E | has suggested / was |
Question 2 |
He _____ that the people of Pakistan _____ in revolt against the tyranny of a military dictator.
A | expected / had risen |
B | expect / had risen |
C | expected / would rise |
D | had expected / will rise |
E | will expect / would rise |
Question 3 |
There _____ a superstition among people that porpoises _____ drowning men by pushing them to the surface.
A | have been / save |
B | was / will save |
C | has been / save |
D | had been / saved |
E | will be / save |
Question 4 |
As a result of the findings, the state agency is recommending that a system _____ to allow for the consistent collection of health complaints.
A | was to set up |
B | have been set up |
C | be set up |
D | set up |
E | sets up |
Question 5 |
The head of the committee _____ yesterday that the drawn-out primary _____ the party’s chances down-ticket.
A | warned / could hurt |
B | warned / would have hurt |
C | warned / had hurt |
D | had warned / hurt |
E | would warn / could hurt |
Question 6 |
The agency is still investigating _____ the chemical was added accidentally _____ deliberately.
A | either / or |
B | both / and |
C | whether / or |
D | neither/ nor |
E | such / as |
Question 7 |
The police don't know_____ the thief was, but they're looking for the sort of person _____ can deactivate alarm systems.
A | who / who |
B | whichever / whom |
C | whom / what |
D | that / who |
E | where / which |
Question 8 |
Sociology can be practised in a classroom in order to study speech and interactions to find out _____ is actually happening.
A | which |
B | where |
C | who |
D | whereby |
E | what |
Question 9 |
Some people wonder _____ it is right to get out of bed and start exercising immediately.
A | how |
B | that |
C | if |
D | though |
E | what |
Question 10 |
She was so silent so I thought ______ she would refuse our offer.
A | why |
B | when |
C | how |
D | that |
E | whether |
Question 11 |
I was really wondering ____ longer we would have to wait for the manager since his secretary didn't inform us about it.
A | however |
B | how |
C | what |
D | why |
E | how much |
Question 12 |
_____ John has been living is not known by the police.
A | How much |
B | When |
C | To whom |
D | Why |
E | Where |
Question 13 |
I don’t know_____ Rachel likes to jog.
A | unless |
B | if only |
C | in case of |
D | the fact that |
E | whether |
Question 14 |
_____ his hobbies are is irrelevant to the subject.
A | Why |
B | What |
C | That |
D | Whom |
E | With whom |
Question 15 |
_____ son he is does not affect my decision.
A | What |
B | How |
C | Who |
D | Why |
E | Whose |
Question 16 |
Researchers found ____ a pocket near the top of the brain stem may be key in determining _____ someone is likely to engage in compulsive behaviour or become hooked on drugs like cocaine, which is currently abused by an estimated two million Americans.
A | whichever / whether |
B | that / whatever |
C | that / whether |
D | the fact that / whomever |
E | whether / whether |
Question 17 |
It is not known ____ he escaped from the most disciplined prison in a day.
A | why |
B | whom |
C | if |
D | how |
E | what |
Question 18 |
Previous studies have found ______ girls who have earlier puberty tend to have higher body mass index, but it was unclear _____ puberty led to the weight gain or weight gain led to the earlier onset of puberty.
A | that / whichever |
B | that / that |
C | whomever / whether |
D | what / if |
E | that / whether |
Question 19 |
A new study finds ____ the experience of expert pilots actually counteracts the effects of ageing on their flight performance.
A | whichever |
B | whatever |
C | what |
D | which |
E | that |
Question 20 |
"Calorie Restriction and Aging," by Richard Weindruch, explains _____ animals that consume one-third fewer calories in studies display greater vitality than animals fed a normal diet.
A | how |
B | what |
C | whether |
D | whose |
E | whatever |
Question 21 |
_____ we eat is a critical influence on our abilities to stay strong and active.
A | Whichever |
B | Wherever |
C | Whatever |
D | Whoever |
E | Whyever |
Question 22 |
_____ scale and proportion play a very important role in architecture is unquestionable.
A | That |
B | Whomever |
C | What |
D | Whatever |
E | Whichever |
Question 23 |
Much of our happiness depends on projecting _____ will make us happy instead of ______ actually does.
A | what / whomever |
B | that / what |
C | whether /who |
D | what / what |
E | however / whoever |
Question 24 |
It is still under discussion ______ you got the job.
A | what |
B | how |
C | for |
D | who |
E | so what |
Question 25 |
The scientific community feels _____ we need an urgent and comprehensive look at the polar regions.
A | what |
B | that |
C | whomever |
D | whatever |
E | however |
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