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Exercises - Noun Clauses

E) Complete the sentences with “what” and “how” (exclamations).

1. ______________________ a difficult task for the new manager to solve in a very short time!
2. ______________________ diligently the scientists work on the new species which was found at the end of a tiring period!
3. ______________________terrible days humanity has been experiencing in the last two decades all around the world!

4. ______________________ generosity the new landlord showed to his tenants by allowing them to stay one more month without
paying any money!
5. ______________________ successful the students became after listening to their teachers’ advice on studying regularly!
6. ______________________nice weather it was for the children who had been inside for a long time!

F) Complete the sentences using the words in bold.

1. “I am sorry I interrupted your speech,” the manager said to the new member. FOR
The manager _____________________________________________________ his speech.

2. “Do not forget to call us as soon as you finish your report on commonly misused antibiotics,” the doctor said to the assistant
doctor. REMINDED
The doctor _____________________________________________________ on commonly misused antibiotics.
3. “I am the one to blame for losing three matches in a row due to my wrong player selection,” the manager said to the press.
ADMITTED

The manager _____________________________________________________ wrong player selection.
4. “You sold all our confidential files to our rival companies,” the company owner said to the worker. ACCUSED
The company owner _____________________________________________________companies.
5. It is an obligation that passengers should wear a helmet and a life jacket during rafting activity. OBLIGED

The passengers _____________________________________________________ during rafting activity.
6. The doctor recommended that my father should take these pills daily for two months. TAKEN
The doctor _____________________________________________________ by my father for two months.
7. The expert urges that amateur divers should not leave the group during the dive. URGENT

It is _____________________________________________________ during the dive.
8. “No, I will not accept the excuses you make for your mistakes anymore,” the pilot said to the crew. REFUSED
The pilot _____________________________________________________ mistakes anymore.
9. “Do not open your exam booklets before the bell rings,” the teacher said to the students. WARN

The teacher _____________________________________________________ the bell rings.
10. “Hold the tube carefully!” the professor said to his assistants. TELL
The professor _____________________________________________________.

G) Circle the correct option.
1. The teacher was impressed with Sarah’s artistic skills, and so / neither were her classmates when she displayed her beautiful
artwork in the school’s art exhibition
2. The restaurant never includes vegetarian options on its menu, so / nor do any nearby eateries
3. Rachel is a perfectionist when it comes to her work, and so is / are her teammates

4. The school encourages students to develop leadership skills through extracurricular activities, and so do / does the teachers.
5. The new employee doesn’t have any experience in project management, and so / neither do any of his colleagues.
6. As our knowledge of technology has advanced, neither / so has our ability to detect cyber threats.
7. Maria has never travelled outside of her home country, and neither had / have any of her family members.

8. The report has no recommendations for improvement, nor / so do any of the appendices provide additional insights.

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