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EXERCISES - NOUN CLAUSES


           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. WARNED

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

             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 does not 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.

        H)  Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words given in the box. Two are extra.


                         believe(s),  do,  appear(s),  doesn’t,  afraid,  not,  so,  don’t,  hope,  fear(s)

           1. William: I heard that some companies are considering cutting employee benefits to save costs.

             Nehir: I hope _____. Employees deserve fair compensation and benefits for their hard work and dedication.
           2. Grace: Most of my friends love trying out new and exotic cuisines, especially when it comes to spicy food, but I _____.

             John: Me, either.
           3. Oliver: Do you think the weather will clear up for our outdoor picnic tomorrow?
             Sophie: The forecast looks a bit uncertain, but I _____ so. I’m really looking forward to the picnic.

           4. Mert: I’ve been told that excessive coffee consumption can have adverse effects on health.
             Robert: Yes, I’m afraid _____. Consuming too much coffee can lead to potential health issues, such as sleep
             disruptions and other negative impacts.

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