Noun clauses and embedded questions Exercises

The deciding clue is “This is an embedded question, not a direct question.”. Use question word + subject + verb to express statement word order inside an embedded question; omit question do-support. In this task, the completed sentence is “Could you explain where the funds went?”.

The deciding clue is “Before a to-infinitive, select the appropriate yes/no linker.”. Use whether / if to express uncertainty about a yes/no proposition; use whether directly before to-infinitives. In this task, the completed sentence is “We have not decided whether to appeal.”.

The deciding clue is “The clause after the gap lacks the object of need.”. Use that + complete clause / what + incomplete clause to express a statement introduced by that versus the thing that introduced by what. In this task, the completed sentence is “What we need is independent evidence.”.

The deciding clue is “Keep statement order in an embedded question.”. Use question word + subject + verb to express statement word order inside an embedded question; omit question do-support. In this task, the completed sentence is “I wonder why the train left early.”.

Complete sentence: “She is considering whether to accept the offer.” Use whether / if to express uncertainty about a yes/no proposition; use whether directly before to-infinitives. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.

The deciding clue is “The clause is complete; it is a reported fact.”. Use that + complete clause / what + incomplete clause to express a statement introduced by that versus the thing that introduced by what. In this task, the completed sentence is “We know that the samples were contaminated.”.

Complete sentence: “Please explain how the device works.” Use question word + subject + verb to express statement word order inside an embedded question; omit question do-support. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.

The deciding clue is “An embedded question keeps statement order.”. Use question word + subject + verb to express statement word order inside an embedded question; omit question do-support. In this task, the completed sentence is “Nobody knows when the office will reopen.”.

Complete sentence: “I am unsure whether to disclose the result now.” Use whether / if to express uncertainty about a yes/no proposition; use whether directly before to-infinitives. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.

The deciding clue is “The gap means the thing that and supplies the object of said.”. Use that + complete clause / what + incomplete clause to express a statement introduced by that versus the thing that introduced by what. In this task, the completed sentence is “I disagree with what he said, not with his right to say it.”.

The deciding clue is “Choose the linker permitted immediately before to proceed.”. Use whether / if to express uncertainty about a yes/no proposition; use whether directly before to-infinitives. In this task, the completed sentence is “The board must decide whether to proceed.”.

Complete sentence: “The fact that nobody objected does not prove consent.” Use that + complete clause / what + incomplete clause to express a statement introduced by that versus the thing that introduced by what. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.