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Exercises - Noun Clauses

6. Lily: Do you think the new tax reforms will be favourable for small businesses?

Jack: I’m _____ not. Based on the information available, it doesn’t seem likely that the new tax reforms will specifically
benefit small businesses.

7. George: I think Emily should confront her fears and face the challenges head-on.

Mia: I hope she will _____ so. Despite her fears, Emily has always been determined and resilient in the face of
adversity.
8. Alice: Skipping breakfast can have negative effects on your health. It’s important to fuel your body with nutrients in
the morning.

Henry: It _____ so. I’ve noticed that on days when I skip breakfast, I feel more tired and less focused throughout the day.

I) Match the sentence halves.

1. The primary subject matter of the meeting is focused on digital security; ____

2. Eating a diet rich in vegetables provides essential nutrients for overall health, ____

3. Michelangelo demonstrated his artistic ingenuity by employing a diverse range of techniques in sculpture, ____
4. Directors employ special effects and intense sound design to generate a sense of terror and unease in horror films; ____

5. Your friends are not allowed to use offensive language, ____

6. Due to our hectic schedules, I could not find the opportunity to eat this morning, ____

7. Joe and Ethan do not typically enjoy spending time watching sports; ____

8. Caffeine is responsible for tea’s stimulating effect, as it is one of the critical ingredients in tea; ____

a. and it can contribute to weight management and disease prevention, too.

b. these techniques are used in a variety of other film genres, as well.

c. besides, they do not find debates on sports channels interesting, either.

d. similarly, coffee contains it as one of its main ingredients, contributing to its stimulating properties, as well.
e. and you are not, either.

f. however, it should be noted that other topics may be open for discussion, too.

g. as he did in painting, as well.

h. and John could not either, as he was too busy with work.

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