So poor in one sense________that she could never remember for more than a few days a single date.
it is
is it
it was
was it
I’m surely late for my first class in the morning,________?
am not I
aren’t I
isn’t I
aren’t you
All the following sentences have an object clause EXCEPT________.
I don’t know whether he’ll come or not
It looks as if she were her own mother
I’m not sure how he solved the problem
The boy was interested in whatever he saw
Every man and woman on this earth has________rights, dignity and matchless value.
his
her
its
their
We cannot form a sound opinion without facts, for we need to have factual knowledge________our thinking.
which to base upon
upon which to base
which to be based upon
to base upon which
Jack ran quickly to his dormitory, three books________under his arm.
were held
to be held
held
holding
Which of the following sentences has a direct object?
She found Selina a loyal friend.
The old man was nominated the best actor.
They chose Michael as the captain.
Grandma made Frank a delicious lunch.
Which of the following contains an adverbial clause of concession (让步状语从句)?
As is well known, great changes have taken place in his hometown.
Hard as he tried, he didn’t pass the driving test.
As time goes by, conflicts would be reconciled.
Jane didn’t want to do that, as her parents were very strict with her.
In the sentence “Three-quarters of respondents thought it important to compare their incomes with others”, the italicized part is an________.
adverbial
appositive
object
object complement
He usually spends his holidays in the mountains though________he goes to the seaside instead.
invariably
inevitably
seldom
occasionally
Before I noticed a difference, I had thought the components were________.
identical
equivalent
occasional
artificial
I have several plans in my mind, but one________seems good and feasible.
in part
in particular
in brief
in general
We’ll show you a film of the________of the competition, as there is no time for the whole thing.
centers
focuses
essences
highlights
If there are gender biases that make women less likely to participate, that could________the number of people willing to take leadership roles.
cut short
cut in
cut down
cut off
There was a large crowd of demonstrators________against the pension reform.
preserving
prosecuting
protecting
protesting
She felt a bit off color, but she’s much better now. The underlined part means________.
angry
depressed
uncomfortable
sad
Young children________languages intuitively, without having to be taught grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
pick up
put up
bring up
turn up
If the country wants to pull its weight on the global stage, it will have to shoulder a greater________of responsibility.
amount
share
quantity
number
Our chances of winning are slim; nevertheless, we shall strive to get the best result. The underlined part means________.
thin
small
fragile
feeble
The computer I bought last week is not expensive at all. In fact, I would gladly have paid________for it.
thrice as much
as thrice much
much as thrice
as much thrice
It was unusual for there________so few students in the classroom.
being
would be
be
to be
Which of the following italicized parts is an appositive clause?
I have no doubt that he will overcome all these difficulties.
It’s a pity that you could not go shopping with us.
It seems that he would be late for the plane.
There are thousands of stars in the sky that are like the sun.
There are signs________the worst of the recession may be over.
which
that
why
what
He had no objection________changing his working hours.
to
in
of
on
The University of Georgia, ________in 1785, was the first state-supported university in the United States.
it was chartered
was chartered
chartered
to be chartered
Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object complement (宾语补足语)?
The fish soup tasted delicious.
I find learning English difficult.
The audience fell silent suddenly.
The old man was found weak.
All that I have to do________to boot up my laptop and download more songs from iTunes.
is
are
was
were
The job seeker filled in the application form, but she didn’t know which office room________.
to be sent to
to send it to
to send it
to have it sent to
It is urgent that immediate measures________to stop the situation.
are taken
were taken
be taken
take
This was the first and last time that I dared todefymy father. The underlined part means________.
neglect
deny
disregard
disobey