Exercise for Noun Clause
Choose the best answer.
1. It doesn’t matter I rest or not.
a. if b. whether c. that d. when
2. I can’t understand is he wants to change his mind.
a. That/that b. Which/what c. What/why d. What/that
3. I was free that day
a. It happened to b. It happened that
c. That happened d. It was happened that
4. He you’re not going abroad.
a. surprised that b. is surprised that
c. is surprised whether d. surprised at
5. I wonder how much .
a. cost the coatb. does the coat cost
c. the coat costs d. the coat is cost
6. I have will be yours soon or later.
a. No matter what b. Whatever c. Whether d. That
7. in the news that the Japanese Minister will arrive in Bejing next Friday.
a. It says b. He is said c. It has said d. It is said
8. we go swimming every day us a lot of good.
a. If/do b. That/do c. If/does d. That/does
9. Is this we met them last night ?
a. where b. place c. place in which d. place which
10. We all know the truth there are air, water and the sunlight there are living things
a.where b. wherever c. that d. that wherever
11. I think it is you’re eating so much.
a. that b. because of c. the reason d. for
12. It is said has been translated into French.
a. that b. which c. that that d. that which
13. It’s still a question we’ll have our sports meet.
a. why b. that c. when d. which

27. nothing to do with us.
a. What did she have b. What she did is
c. What did she do has d. What she has done has
28. The trouble is we’re short of hands.
a. how b. that c. what d. which
29. Energy is makes things work.
a. everything b. something c. that d. what
30. My hometown is not it used to ten years ago.
a. when/do b. what/do c. what/be d. when/be
31. The reason I have to go is my mother is ill in bed.
a. why/why b. why/because c. why/that d. that/because
32. The thought he might fail in the exam worried him.
a. so that b. that c. when d. which
33. That is I lost my pen.
a. that b. when c. where d. which
34. Have you any idea ?
a. how fast does light go b. how quick light goes
c. how soon light goesd. how fast light goes
35. His suggestion to see the art exhibition interested every on of us.
a. that we go b. which we should go
c. that we would go c. we would go
36. He was interested in he had seen at the exhibition.
a. which b. that c. all that d. all what
37. He often thinks of he can do more for his country.
a. what b. how c. that d. which
38. He made quite clear that he wouldn’t change his mind.
a. this b. that c. it d. what
39. He got angry with was against his opinion.
a. who b. whom c. whoever d. anyone
40. I don’t know .

c. is the sports meet to begin
d. the sports meet is to take place
53. He got angry with she said.
a. that b. what c. who d. all what
54. Can you find out wrong with the TV set ?
a. which is b. that’s c. what’s d. where’s
55. they will have a good harvest this year is still unknown.
a. If b. That c. What d. Whether
56. All the books are here. You may borrow you like.
a. that b. what c. which d. whichever
57. We could hardly understand .
a. what the man is talking about
b. what the man is talking
c. what was the man talking about.
d. the man is talking about what
58. is that I’ve promised to make friend with the dishonest girl.
a. The only thing what I regret b. What I regret most
c. All what I really regret most d. What that I regret most
59. she is living now is not known to anybody.
a. If b. When c. Where d. Why
60. This is the river has been polluted.
a. what b. why c. whether d. that
61. That is he was born.
a. what b. that c. where d. whether
62. They are just I shall have.
a. that b. which c. how d. what
63. Computers can only give out has been stored in them.
a. that b. which c. what d. anything
64. She wanted to know .
a. whether I knew her and where did she work

77. He asked me I was sure my mother come .
a. if/will b. if/would c. that/will d. that/would
78. It is said Mr Green has arrived in Bejing.
a. that b. what c. why d. –
79. That’s she was absent yesterday.
a. that b. what c. why d. –
80. I wonder it is true or not.
a. if b. whether c. what d. –
81. This is our basic interest lies.
a. what b. that c. where d. how
82. The man stood quite still, his lips moved slightly
a. except b. except for c. excep that d. except what
83. Are you sorry for you have done ?
a. that b. what c. which d. –
84. That is we put the discussion off.
a. if b. that c. what d. why
85. We all know the truth the earth goes round the sun.
a. that b. what c. whether d. if
86. he is a rich man is known to all in the city.
a. Because b. That c. Who d. –
87. we need is a different matter.
a. If b. Whether c. What d. Why
88. Everybody in the classe works hard except Tom sometimes sleeps in class.
a. for b. that c. - d. the fact
89. It is certain he will come sooner or later.
a. how b. when c. where d. that
90. maths is the base of all other sciences.
a. It’s true b. It’s true that c. What’s true d. It’s the truth
Exercise for Noun Clause (2)
Choose the best answer.

105. The teacher required that we our work before 6 pm.
a. finish b. finished c. should finish d. a&c
106. I wish I yesterday’s exam.
a. passed b. had passed c. could pass d. were able to pass
107. I wish I some use.
a. could be b. could be of c. will be of d. would be
108. was said must be kept secret.
a. That b. However c. Whatever d. Whichever
109. Only time will tell if we .
a. had been succeeded b. have been success
c. had been successful d. have been successful
110. You have written the letter in English will surprise your teacher.
a. How long b. That c. What d. Who
111. He asked me .
a. what the time was and whether my watch was right
b. what was the time and whether my watch was right
c. what the time was and whether was my watch right
d. what was the time and whether was my watch right
112. makes you think I’m unfair?
a. That/that b. What/that c. What/if d. Which/which
113. He wondered his son was getting along with the experiment for.
a. what b. when c. how d. which
114. My idea is we should get more comrades to do the work.
a. what b. whatever c. that d. –
115. Do in Rome Romans do.
a. as b. that c. which d. All are correct
116. The parents were pleased by the son told them about his work.
a. that b. what c. the fact that c. b&c
117. The fact puzzles me much is I’ve been unable to pass the driving test up to now.
a. because b. that c. what d. why

132. will come to finish this task hasn’t been decided yet.
a. Who b. Whoever c. No matter who d. Whatever
133. I’m sure he finished the task on time yesterday.
a. if b. that c. whether d. which
134. I’m not sure he’ll finish the task on time.
a. if b. that c. whether d. which
135. he said at the meeting surprised us all.
a. That b. What c. Which d. Whether
136. he said nothing at the meeting surprised us all.
a. That b. What c. Which d. Whether
137. we’ll have a meeting tomorrow has been decided.
a. If b. That c. What d. Whether
138. we’ll have a meeting tomorrow has not been decided.
a. If b. That c. What d. Whether
139. Our teacher did he could to help us.
a. what b. which c. that d. –
140. Our teacher did all he could to help us.
a. what b. whatever c. which d. –
141. Father promised I studied harder he would take me to Bejing next summer.
a. if b. that c. if that d. that if
142. Father promised he would take me to Bejing next summer if I studied harder.
a. if b. that c. if that d. that if
143. makes me sad seeing you living all alone.
a. It b. That c. This d. What
144. makes me sad is seeing you living all alone.
a. It b. That c. This d. What
145. Japan lies in the east of China is known to all.
a. If b. That c. What d. Where
146. I don’t know has happened to him now.
a. if b. that c. what d. where

need since the disaster.
a. even if b. whether c. no matter d. however
160. It has been proved eating vegetables in childhood helps to protect you against serious
illnesses in later life.
a. because b. if c. that d. what
Exercise for Noun Clause (3)
A. Noun clauses/infinitives
1. Do you know ?
a. where we will be taking the TOEFL test
b. where will we be taking the TOEFL test
c. where we will taking the TOEFL test
d. which we will be taking the TOEFL test
2. changed his life forever.
a. That Tomo did
b. What did Tomo do
c. What Tomo did
d. Who Tomo did
3. I will talk
a. about whatever is on your mind
b. whatever is on your mind
c. about whenever is on your mind
d. about whichever is on your mind
4. I don't know .
a. when will we go to the football game
b. whom we will go to the football game
c. whenever we will go to the football game
d. when we will go to the football game
5. when the others will arrive?
a. Do Steve know
b. Do Steve knows

d. which the rest of the students are going to come to the movies
12. I wonder
a. whether or not will she finish her graduate studies before December
b. whether or not she will finish her graduate studies before December
c. if she finish her graduate studies before December
d. whether or not she finish her graduate studies before December
13. was the question asked by the campus authorities.
a. Whose bike this belonged to
b. Whose bike does this belong to
c. Who's bike this belonged to
d. Which's bike does this belong
14. Atthawut doesn't know
a. what he do after he graduates from college
b. what should he do after he graduates from college
c. what to do after he graduates from college
d. what to do after he graduate from college
15. Saleh can't decide .
a. whether go fishing or go swimming
b. whether to go fishing or to go swimming
c. whether to go fish or to go swimming
d. whether should he go fishing or should he go swimming
16. how to get to the bus station from this university?
a. Could you please tell me
b. You could please tell me
c. Could please you tell me
d. Could you please say me
17. Dorothy Punch taught us
a. how improve our listening and pronunciation skills
b. how should we improve our listening and pronunciation skills
c. how to improve our listening and pronunciation skill

the city council meeting.
a. that b. what
7. I need to talk to you about John said to Mary at the party last Friday.
a. that b. what
8. Everyone knows she said to him.
a. that b. what
9. We know good love is always hard to find.
a. that b. what
10. Friendship in a relationship is I seek.
a. that b. what
11. It is unlikely we will have hurricanes in Southern California.
a. that b. what
12. I do is not a concern of yours.
a. that b. what
13. transpired at the game must be investigated if the police really want to understand the
state of mind of the criminal.
a. that b. what
14. Soumaya has successfully completed her MBA studies is not surprising because she’s
always been an exceptional student.
a. that b. what
15. causes most teenage suicides remains a mystery to most professional counselors.
a. that b. what
16. The soccer coach wanted to know problems caused her team to suffer their worst
defeat in 75 years, a defeat bringing shame to the entire student body.
a. that b. what
17. It is unfortunate the weather is so hot in the high desert. Otherwise, it would be the
perfect place to live.
a. that b. what
18. he had asked for is not what he would eventually get, which disappointed him
immensely.

e. whenever f. wherever g. however
9. I will work my boss decides to send me.
a. whoever b. who(m)ever c. whatever d. whichever
e. whenever f. wherever g. however
10. We have three televisions in our house. You may use one you like.
a. whoever b. who(m)ever c. whatever d. whichever
e. whenever f. wherever g. however
11. You may solve the problem you want, but the problem needs to be solved soon.
a. whoever b. who(m)ever c. whatever d. whichever
e. wherever f. however
12. My teenage son is driving me crazy. He comes home whenever he wants, and he does
he wants with whomever he sees.
a. whoever b. who(m)ever c. whatever d. whichever
e. whenever f. wherever g. however
13. You tell him that he brings to the boxing ring I will fight.
a. whoever b. who(m)ever c. whatever d. whichever
e. whenever f. wherever g. however
14. Satoshi can go shopping at the mall he wishes.
a. whoever b. who(m)ever c. whatever d. whichever
e. whenever f. wherever g. however
15. Yi-Ju will do it takes to pass the TOEFL.
a. whoever b. who(m)ever c. whatever d. whichever
e. whenever f. wherever g. however
16. A diligent and faithful employee, Maria will complete the project her supervisor
wants.
a. whoever b. who(m)ever c. whatever
d. whichever e. however
17. wants to go to the beach should let me know now. We leave in five minutes.
a. whoever b. who(m)ever c. whatever d. whichever
e. whenever f. wherever g. however

d. that you will do your chores immediately
5. Did you know ?
a. that voyeur television be becoming more popular
b. that voyeur television is becoming more popular
c. that is voyeur television becoming more popular
d. what voyeur television is becoming more popular
6. His girlfriend insists .
a. not that he date other women
b. that he not dates other women
c. he must not date other women
d. that he not date other women
7. Historians don't really know
a. whose invented fire
b. who invented fire
c. who did invent fire
d. who invents fire
8. I propose .
a. we should finish the kitchen installation next week
b. that we will finish the kitchen installation next week
c. that we finish the kitchen installation next week
d. where we finish the kitchen installation next week
9. She recommended
a. that John complete his homework before watching television
b. that John completes his homework before watching television
c. that John should complete his homework before watching television
d. whom John complete his homework before watching television
10. The admissions employee requested .
a. that Shadi will resend all his transcripts from Israel
b. that can Shadi resend all his transcripts from Israel
c. that Shadi should resend all his transcripts from Israel

c. that the paramedics arrived within five minutes of the traffic collision
d. that the paramedics arrive within five minutes of the traffic collision
17. It is absolutely necessary
a. that we are in the library by 5:00 PM if we want sufficient time to prepare for the test
b. that we should be in the library by 5:00 PM if we want sufficient time to prepare for the test
c. that we be in the library by 5:00 PM if we want sufficient time to prepare for the test
d. that we in the library by 5:00 PM if we want sufficient time to prepare for the test
18. It is vital
a. that we tell teenagers about the dangers of smoking
b. that we teenagers tell about the dangers of smoking
c. that teenagers told by us about the dangers of smoking
d. that we tell teenagers about the dangers smoking
19. I know
a. that Tom had said to Bill, which surprised me a lot
b. whatever Tom had said to Bill, which surprised me a lot
c. what Tom had said to Bill, which surprise me a lot
d. what Tom had said to Bill, which surprised me a lot
20. was already common knowledge to most of the students in the highschool.
a. That Tom talk to Bill about the problem
b. What Tom had talked to Bill about the problem
c. That Tom had talked to Bill about the problem
d. Tom had talked to Bill about the problem

E. Noun clauses "Reported Speech"
Choose the answer that best reports the speaker's words in a noun clause. Be sure to check the verb
form in the noun clause to make sure that the most appropriate verb form is used.
1. " I go to school every day."
a. He said that he had gone to school every day.
b. He said that he went to school every day.
c. He said that he was going to school every day.

a. She said that she may go to the game.
b. She said that she could go to the game.
c. She said that she might go to the game.
d. She said that she goes to the game.
8. "I must eat some food."
a. She said that she would eat some food.
b. She said that she should eat some food.
c. She said that she ate some food.
d. She said that she had to eat some food.
9. "I have to leave."
a. He said that he must leave.
b. He said that he had to leave.
c. He said that he would leave.
d. He said that he was leaving.
10. "I should do my homework."
a. She said that she should do her homework.
b. She said that she must do her homework.
c. She said that she would do her homework.
d. She said that she had to do her homework.
11. "I ought not to watch so much television."
a. He said that he should not to watch so much television.
b. He said that he would not watch so much television.
c. He said that he had better not to watch so much television.
d. He said that he ought not to watch so much television.
12. "You need to study for your test next week."
a. He said that I need to study for my test a week later.
b. He said that I study for my test a week later .
c. He said that I should study for my test a week later.
d. He said that I needed to study for my test a week later.
13. "Go to the library."

a. She said she was going to swim at Laguna Beach.
b. She said she would go swimming at Laguna Beach.
c. She said she will be swimming at Laguna Beach.
d. She said she is going to swim at Laguna Beach.
20. "Leave the room."
a. She told him to leave the room.
b. She said that he must leave the room.
c. She told him that he leave the room.
d. She told him leave the room