1. His duty is to design the architecture complex together with his partners. The underlined phrase is used as _____. A. prepositional phrase used as a complement B. infinitive phrase used as a complement C. prepositional phrase used as a modifier D. infinitive phrase used as a modifier 2. “The wind may be strong enough to overturn a building ,or even to lift a very light building off its foundation”. The underline phrase is used as_______________. A. a subjective complement B. an object C. an adverb to modify the adjective D. a modifier of purpose
EXERCISES FOR UNIT 6 - NOUN CLAUSES [ ] October 18, 2012 Ms LY (HCMUARC) Page 1 Unit 6: NOUN CLAUSES Other name: Nominal clauses I. Introduction: - Có chức năng giống như noun phrases: đó là chủ từ (a subject of a clause); túc từ ( an object of a clause); hay túc từ ( a complement of a clause). II. Noun clauses as subject: (NC + V) - What you are doing seems very difficult. - That many residents of third world countries are dying is well –known. III. Noun clauses as objects: A. Direct objects:(SV + NC) -You may choose whatever you like. B. Indirect objects: - I will give whoever comes the message. C. Prepositional objects: (prep + NC) - This school is different from what it was before. - We are thinking of what we should do next. IV. Noun clauses as complements: (S +be + NC) A. Subjective complements: -You look as if you slept badly last night. -The problem was that he lost. B. Objective complements: - That event made him what he is today. - You may call it what you like. C. Adjective complement: (adj + NC) - I’m not sure whether we can still go. - Aren’t you curious what time the party starts? * Chúng ta có thể sử dụng các Adj.: glad, certain, sorry, sure, obvious, too bad, unfair, strange, surprising, unfortunate, 2. I’m glad (that) you enjoyed the meal. 5. I’m afraid that we haven’t any money. 1. I wasn’t sure when the visitors would arrive. D. Noun complements (Noun + NC) 1. The news that he won surprises us all. * Chúng ta có thể sử dụng các Nouns: news, fact, a pity… 2. The news that the plane had crashed came as a terrible shock. Notes: 1. That là subordinating conjunction. 2. W-h questions: what, when, where, why, how, who, how often, how long… 3. Main verbs + Noun clauses: accept, advise, announce, answer, argue, arrange, ask, assume( giả sử, thừa nhận), beg (khẩn cầu) 4. ‘Whether’ sau preposition chứ không phải là ‘If’: We aren’t concerned about whether you like skyscrapers (or not). 5. Có thể bỏ ‘That’ trong trường hợp ‘that-clause’ là object. I don’t believe (that) they can finish building in time. 6. Có thể thu nhỏ NC thành infinitives (Reduction of noun clauses to infinitives): -He told me THAT I should drive = He told me To Drive - He asked me if I would help = He asked me To Help - I’m not sure how I can help = I’m not sure How To Help. EXERCISES FOR UNIT 6 - NOUN CLAUSES [ ] October 18, 2012 Ms LY (HCMUARC) Page 2 Exercise 1 : * In each of the following, select the One correct answer 1. I talked to Bob two weeks ago. I thought he wanted to know about my cat, but I misunderstood him. He asked me where ___________, not my cat. A. is my hat B. my hat was C. my hat is D. was my hat 2. “ The people in the apartment upstairs must have a lot of children.” “ I don’t know how many ___________ , but it sounds like they have a dozen. “ A. children do they have B. do they have children C. children they have D. they have children 3. Do you know ___________ ? I myself have no idea. A. how many years the earth is B. how old the earth is C. how long is the earth D. how much time has been the earth 4. “There’s too much noise in this room. I can’t understand what ___________.” “Neither can I.” A. is the professor saying B. is saying the professor C. that the professor is saying D. the professor is saying 5. When I was little, my father gave me some advice. He said ____talk to strangers . A. I shouldn’t B. that shouldn’t C. don’t D. that I don’t 6. “I didn’t expect Ann’s husband to be here at the opera with her. “ “I’m surprised, too. Ann must have insisted that ___________ with her.” A. he come B. he comes C. he came D. he had come 7. “ Ms. Wright, can you give me a little extra help typing some letters today ?” “ Sorry, I can’t. The boss has an urgent report for me to write. She demanded that it _______on her desk by 5 P.M today. “ A. was B. will be C. is D. be 8. “Did you tell where ___________ us this evening?” “Yes, I did. I can’t understand why she is late. “ A. should she meet B. she to meet C. she meets D. to meet 9. A fortune-teller predicted _________ inherit a lot of money before the end of the year. A. that I would B. that I C. what I will D. what I 10. “ Bill Frazer seems like a good person for the job, but we don’t know why he left his last job” “I know why . He told me _______________a serious policy disagreement with his boss last January. “ A. If he’d had B. he’d had C. what he’d had D. that what he’d had 11. “ It is true that you fell asleep in class yesterday and began to snore ?” “ Unfortunately, yes. ___________ is unbelievable ! I’m very embarrassed. “ A. That I could do such a thing it B. That I could do such a thing C. I could do such a thing it D. I could do such a thing 12. “ Officer, can you tell me how to get to Springfield ?” “ Sure. What part of Springfield ___________ to go to ? “ A. do you want B. you want C. that you want D. where you want EXERCISES FOR UNIT 6 - NOUN CLAUSES [ ] October 18, 2012 Ms LY (HCMUARC) Page 3 13. “ Is it true ___________ the law says there is no smoking in restaurants in this city ?” “Yes. That law was passed last year. “ A. that what B. what C. if D. that 14. ________ prompt is important to our boss. A. A person B. Is a person C. If a person is D. Whether or not a person is 15. The mystery movie was clever and suspenseful. The audience couldn’t guess ___________ committed the murder until the surprise ending. A. who he B. who had C. that who D. that 16. How do you like your new school? tell me ___________ . A. who in your class is B. who your class is in C. who is in your class D. your class who is in 17. “ What do you recommend ___________ about this tax problem ?” “ I strongly suggest that we consult an expert as soon as possible. “ A. do we do B. we will do C. we do D. should we do 18. The college does not grant degree simply to ___________ pays the cost of tuition; the student must satisfy the academic requirements. A. whoever B. who C. whomever D. whoever that 19. “ What are you going to buy in this store ?” “ Nothing. ___________ want is too expensive. “ A. That I B. What I C. That what I D. What do I 20. “ Does anybody know ___________ on the ground ?” “ Your guess is as good as mine. “ A. how long this plane will be B. how long will be this plane C. how long will this plane be D. that how long this plane will be 21. “ This restaurant is very expensive ! “ “It is, but order ___________ want. Your birthday is a very special occasion. ” A. what is it you B. what do you C. whatever you D. whatever you do 22. Why did Beth ask you ___________ a bicycle? A. that If you had B. do you have C. that you had D. if you had 23. “ What did your grammar teacher want to talk to you about ?” “ I did badly on the last test. She ___________ study for it. “ A. said why didn’t I B. asked why didn’t I C. said why I didn’t D. asked why I didn’t 24. “ Why are you staring out the window ? What ___________ about ?” - “ Nothing “ A. you are thinking B. you think C. are you thinking D. do you are thinking 25. “ I can’t decide what colour I want for my bedroom. What do you think ?” “ You should choose _____ colour you want. You’re the one who will have to live with it. “ A. whichever that B. what C. however D. that what EXERCISES FOR UNIT 6 - NOUN CLAUSES [ ] October 18, 2012 Ms LY (HCMUARC) Page 4 26. “ Did you remember to tell Marge ________ she should bring to the meeting tomorrow ?” “Oh, my gosh! I completely forgot! I’m sorry.” A. that B. what C. if D. that what 27. " My aunt has been feeling bad since Uncle George died. Is it because she’s depressed ?” -“ I think so. _____ can cause debilitating physical symptoms is a medical fact.” A. Depression B. That depression it C. That depression D. It is that depression 28. There was an earthquake on the coast yesterday. Fortunately, there was no loss of life. However, because of the danger of collapsing sea walls, it was essential that the area ___________ evacuated quickly. A. to be B. will be C. be D. is 29. _______ saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen. A. What the woman was B. The woman was C. That the woman was D. What was the woman 30. “This cake is terrible. What happened?” “It’s my grandmother’s recipe, but she forgot to tell me how long __________ it.” A. did I bake B. Should I bake C. do I bake D. to bake Exercise 2 : * Identify the noun clause in the following sentences and describe the function of each 1. He said he was dissatisfied with my work. 2. He announced that he was going to retie from the Civil Service. 3. I have no idea why she left. 4. He was in doubt about whether he should accept the post. 5. There has been no news about when the lecture will arrive. 6. Take care how you cross these busy streets. 7. The thought that she might lose her job worried Mrs. Brown. 8. He expressed a hope that you would soon be well again. 9. Is there any certainty that they will carry out their undertakings? 10. There was unmistakable evidence that Jimmy had been eating the Jam. 11. Instructions were given that warm clothing should be distributed to the floor victims. 12. Jane said she wished to earn her own living. 13. What is done deliberately is quite clear. 14. Many people are wondering when inter-planetary travel will become possible. 15. We greatly regret that we were obligated to refuse your invitation. 16. Can you explain to me where he lives? 17. What you are attempting is really too difficult for you. 18. The hospital will greatly appreciate all you can do for the patients. 19. We were greatly amused by what you told us. 20. It seems that he is not coming to the party after all. 21. The notion that people can work less and earn more is contrary to reason. 22. I am delighted that you have succeeded in getting the job. EXERCISES FOR UNIT 6 - NOUN CLAUSES [ ] October 18, 2012 Ms LY (HCMUARC) Page 5 Exercise 3 : * Convert the noun clause in (ex.2) into noun phrases • He said he was dissatisfied with my work. He expressed dissatisfaction with my work. • Take care how you cross these busy streets . Take care how to cross these busy streets. 1.________________________________________________________________________ 2.________________________________________________________________________ 3.________________________________________________________________________ 4.________________________________________________________________________ 5.________________________________________________________________________ 6.________________________________________________________________________ 7.________________________________________________________________________ 8.________________________________________________________________________ 9.________________________________________________________________________ 10._______________________________________________________________________ 11._______________________________________________________________________ 12._______________________________________________________________________ Exercise 4: Further reading LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Low-rise residential buildings include the smallest buildings produced in large quantities. Single- family detached houses, for example, are in the walk-up range of one to three stories and typically meet their users' needs with about 90 to 180 square metres (about 1,000 to 2,000 square feet) of enclosed floor space. Other examples include the urban row house and walk-up apartment buildings. Typically these forms have relatively low unit costs because of the limited purchasing power of their owners. The demand for this type of housing has a wide geographic distribution, and therefore most are built by small local contractors using relatively few large machines (mostly for earth moving) and large amounts of manual labour at the building site. The demand for these buildings can have large local variations from year to year, and small builders can absorb these economic swings better than large organizations. The building systems developed for this market reflect its emphasis on manual labour and its low unit costs. A proportion of single-family detached houses are “factory-built”; that is, large pieces of the building are prefabricated and then transported to the site, where considerable additional work is required to complete the finished product. THE END . EXERCISES FOR UNIT 6 - NOUN CLAUSES [ ] October 18, 2012 Ms LY (HCMUARC) Page 1 Unit 6: NOUN CLAUSES Other name: Nominal clauses I. Introduction: - Có chức năng giống như. - He asked me if I would help = He asked me To Help - I’m not sure how I can help = I’m not sure How To Help. EXERCISES FOR UNIT 6 - NOUN CLAUSES [ ] October 18, 2012 Ms LY (HCMUARC) . that B. what C. however D. that what EXERCISES FOR UNIT 6 - NOUN CLAUSES [ ] October 18, 2012 Ms LY (HCMUARC) Page 4 26. “ Did you remember to tell Marge ________ she should