Noun Clauses Test 8

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

1) The service manager told the car mechanic _______________ around loafing but _______________ Simon repair Mr Flemming’s car.

2) _______________ he showed no remorse for his crimes surprised even the experienced police officers.

3) Does anyone know ____________ the blue Volvo estate car belongs to?

4) Their insistence  __________  I sign the document hastily without first reading it aroused suspicion in me.

5) The claim is _____________ many forms of cancer will become preventable by the year 2030.

6) One edge that America still maintains is ______________ they have the most productive workforce in the world.

7) ____________ job you are doing, you should be preparing for your next job.

8) Our deepest fear is not _____________ we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is ____________ we are powerful beyond measure.

9) You can’t change the past, but you can change your future by changing _____________ you do today.

10) ___________ matters is ____________ confident your child feels when it comes to overcoming obstacles.

11) The committee proposed ____________ some of the funds _____________ to offshore investments.

12) The law requires _____________ every citizen _____________ an income tax.

13) A common point of contention is _____________ freedom of religion includes freedom from religion.

14) What would you do right now to ensure ______________ it doesn’t happen?

15) _____________ difficulty we face, we must first define the problem clearly in order to resolve it.

16) ___________ it is, __________ difficult it may appear, say to yourself, this, too, shall pass.

17)  ______________ what happens, don’t give up until you do.

18) Don’t be afraid to admit ______________ you’re in a bind.

19) Keep your thoughts on ______________ you’re going, not on _____________ you’ve been.

20) It was not until recently ______________ economists became interested in non- cognitive skills and their association with socioeconomic outcomes.