考研英语之语法练习题（含详细题释）动名词练习题1. As I’ll be away for at least a year, I’d appreciate ____ from you now and then telling me how everyone is getting along.[A] hearing [B] to hear [C] to be heating [D] having heard2. Nowhere in nature is aluminum found free, owing to its always ____ with other elements，most commonly with oxygen.[A] combined [B] having combined[C] combine [D] being combined3. Anyone with half an eye on the unemployment figures knew that the assertion about economic recovery ____ just around the corner was untrue.[A] would be [B] to be [C] was [D] being4. Although a teenager, Fred could resist ____ what to do and what not to do.[A] to be told [B] having been told[C] being told [D] to have been told5. Ted had told me that he always escapes ____ as he has gota very fast sport car.[A] to fine [B] to be fined [C] being fined [D] having been fined6. When Jane fell off the bike, the other children ____.[A] were not able to help laughter [B] could not help but laughing[C] could not help laughing [D] could not help to laugh7. The noise was caused by a dog ____ a cat through the garden.[A] catching [B] fighting [C] following [D] chasing8. There was no sign that Mr. Joslin, who keeps a firm controlon the party despite ____ from leadership of it, would intervene personally.[A] being resigned [B] having resigned[C] going to resign [D] resign9. I don’t allow ____ in my drawing-room. I don’t allow my family ____ at all.[A] to smoke; smoking [B] smoking; to smoke[C] to smoke; to smoke [D] smoking; smoking10. Ann never dreams of ____ for her to be sent abroad very soon.[A] there being a chance [B] there be a chance[C] there to be a chance [D] being a chance11. There is ____ that this has been a difficult year for the company.[A] not to deny [B] not denying [C] no denying [D] without denying12. I have always regretted ____ harder at school.[A] to have to studied [B] not study[C] not having studied [D] not to study13. I don’t mind ____ the decision as long as it is not too late.[A] you to delay making [B] your delaying making[C] your delaying to make [D] you delay to make14. ____ all night in the rain caused him to catch a cold.[A] He worked [B] He to work [C] Him to work [D] His working15. No one then thought Tom’s suggestion was worth ____.[A] to be considered [B] to consider[C] considering [D] being considered16. ____ in an atmosphere of simple living was what her p arents wished for.[A] The girl was educated [B] The girl educated[C] The girl’s being educated [D] The girl to be educated17. There is a regulation which forbids ____ in public places.[A] smoking [B] to smoke [C] smoke [D] from smoking不定式练习题18. The students expected there ____ more reviewing classes before the final exam.[A] is [B] being [C] have been [D] to be19. It isn’t cold enough for there ____ a frost tonight, so I can leave Jim’s car out quite safely.[A] would be [B] being [C] was [D] to be20. For there ____ successful communication, there must be attentiveness and involvement in the discussion itself by all present.[A] is [B] to be [C] will be [D] being21. The vocabulary and grammatical differences between British and American English are so trivial and few as hardly ____.[A] noticed [B] to be noticed [C] noticing [D] being noticing22. The local health organization is reported ____ twenty-five years ago when Dr. Audon became its first president.[A] to be set up [B] being set up[C] to have been set up [D] having been set up23. I worked so late in the office last night that I hardly had time ____ the last bus.[A] to have caught[B] to catch [C] catching [D] having caught24. The bank is reported in the local newspaper ____ in broad daylight yesterday.[A] to be robbed [B] robbed[C] to have been robbed [D] having been robbed25. I advise them to withdraw ____.[A] so as to get not involved [B] so as not to get involved[C] so that not to get involved [D] as not to get involved26. Would you ____ to give me a helping hand when I move to the new house?[A] be so kind [B] be kind as [C] be so kind as [D] be kind27. The solution works only for couples who are self-employed, don’t have small children and get along ____ to spend most of their time together.[A] so well [B] too well [C] well as [D] well enough28. Marlin is a young man of independent thinking who is not about ____ compliments to his political leaders.[A] paying [B] having paid [C] to pay [D] to have paid29. Greatly agitated, I rushed to the apartment and tried the door, ____ to find it locked.[A] just [B] only [C] hence [D] thus30. Christie stared angrily at her boss and turned away, as though ____ out of the office.[A] went [B] gone [C] to go [D] would go31. Do you remember ____ to Professor Smith during your last visit?[A] to be introduced [B] having introduced[C] being introduced [D] to have introduced32. She moved closer ____ what she was saying.[A] for my hearing [B] for me to hear[C] as to for me to hear [D] in order I to hear33. The tourists decided not to make a trip to that ancient temple ____.[A] but stay where they were [B] but staying where they were[C] but to stay where they were [D] instead of staying where they were34. Did you notice the little boy ____ away?[A] took the candy and run [B] taking the candy and run[C] take the candy and run [D] who taking the candy and running35. The pressure ____ causes Americans to be energetic, but it also puts them under a constant emotional strain.[A] to compete [B] competing[C] to be competed [D] having competed36. In 1938 Pearl S. Buck became the first American woman ____ the Nobel Prize for Literature.[A] receive [B] received [C] to receive [D] she received37. Madame Curie is believed ____ the radium.[A] discovering [B] having discovered[C] to have discovered [D] to discover分词练习题38. Doctors see a connection between increased amounts of time spent ____ and the increased number of cases of skin cancer.[A] to sunbathe [B] to have sunbathed[C] having sunbathed [D] sunbathing39. How many of us ____, say, a meeting that is irrelevant to us would be interested in the discussion?[A] attended [B] attending [C] to attend [D] have attended40. My students found the book ____: it provided them with an abundance of information on the subject.[A] enlightening [B] confusing [C] distracting [D] amusing41. John complained to the bookseller that there were several pages ____ in the dictionary.[A] missing [B] losing [C] dropping [D] leaking42. In the past, most foresters have been men, but today, the number of women ____ this field is climbing.[A] engaging [B] devoting [C] registering [D] pursuing43. There was a very interesting remark in a book by an Englishman that I read recently ____ what he thought wasa reason for this American characteristic.[A] giving [B] gave [C] to give [D] given44. He wasn’t asked to take on the chairmanship of the society, ____ insufficiently popular with all members.[A] being considered [B] considering[C] to be considered [D] having considered45. There seemed little hope that the explorer, ____ in the tropical forest, would find his way through it.[A] to be deserted [B] having deserted[C] to have been deserted [D] having been deserted46. Most people were no longer listening to his long ____ story.[A] annoying [B] boring [C] tiring [D] weary47. ____ a hot day, I decided to go for a swim.[A] What [B] Being [C] It being [D] Such48. The European Convention on Human Rights is legally ____ in Britain.[A] binding [B] convincing [C] restraining [D] sustaining49. The article opens and closes with descriptions of two news reports, each ____ one major point in contrast with the other.[A] makes [B] made [C] is to make [D] making50. All flights ____ because of the snowstorm, we decided to take the train.[A] were canceled [B] had been canceled[C] having canceled [D] having been canceled51. ____ the earth to be flat, many feared that Columbus would fall off the edge of the earth.[A] Having believed [B] Believing[C] Believed [D] Being believed52. Corn originated in the New World and thus was not known in Europe until Columbus found it ____in Cuba.[A] being cultivated [B] having cultivated[C] been cultivated [D] cultivating53. Walking home, ____.[A] a noise frightened the little girl [B] a noise was frightening to the little girl[C] the little girl was frightening at a noise [D] the little girl was frightened by a noise.54. They knocked at every door, ____ people to buy their products.[A] urged [B] urging [C] to urge [D] having urged55. Playing the trumpet with dazzling originality, ____ dominated jazz for 20 years.[A] Louis Armstrong’s talent [B] the influence of Louis Armstrong[C] the music of Louis Armstrong [D] Louis Armstrong56. The children went there to watch the iron tower ____.[A] to erect [B] be erected [C] erecting [D] being erected57. The fog ____ dense, all the planes were suspended.[A] is [B] was [C] being [D] having been58. John was so ____ in his book that he did not hear the door bell ring.[A] engaged [B] occupied [C] absorbed [D] concentrated59. After a long walk on a hot day, one often feels ____.[A] exhaustive [B] exhausting [C] exhaust [D] exhausted60. Anna was reading a piece of science fiction, completely ____ to the outside world.[A] being lost [B] having lost [C] losing [D] lost61. In spite of the wide range of reading material specially written or ____ for language learning purposes, there is yet no comprehensive systematic program for the reading skills.[A] adapted [B] acknowledged [C] assembled [D] appointed62. Since it is too late to change my mind now, I am ____ to carrying out the plan.[A] obliged [B] committed [C] engaged [D] resolved63. ____ of the burden of ice, the balloon climbed up and drifted to the South.[A] To be free [B] Freeing [C] To free [D] Freed64. Just as the value of a telephone network increases with each new phone ____ to the system, so does the value of a computer system increase with each program that turns out.[A] adding [B] to have added [C] to add [D] added65. Good news was sometimes released prematurely, with the British recapture of the port ____ half a day before the defenders actually surrendered.[A] to announce [B] announced [C] announcing [D] was announced66. Bill laid down that everybody was ____ to privacy.[A] authorized [B] credited [C] entitled [D] qualified67. No matter how frequently ____, the works of Beethoven always attract large audiences.[A] performed [B] performing [C] to be performed [D] being performed68. In spite of his broken English, he finally made himself ____.[A] understood [B] understand[C] being understood [D] having understood69. If you want ____ on time, you have to act now.[A] that the job is done [B] the job done[C] to have done the job [D] the job that is done70. ____ the result of the test, he stood still at the door, ____.[A] To learn; disappointed [B] Learning; disappointing[C] Learning; disappointed [D] Having learned; disappointing71. Lucy is very shy and never speaks ____.[A] until spoken to [B] unless spoken[C] unless speaking to [D] until speaking72. The village elder was a ____ man with an ____ memory.[A] respected; astonishing [B] respecting; astonished[C] respecting; astonishing [D] respected; astonished定语从句练习题1. The settlers were unprepared for the long and patient toil ____ the soil would be made to yield crops.[A] by which alone [B] so that [C] because [D] though2. Most electronic devices of this kind, ____manufactured for such purposes, are tightly packed.[A] that are [B] as are [C] which is [D] it is3. The commentator must know the value of silence and how to use it at those moments ____ the pictures speak for themselves.[A] if [B] when [C] which [D] as4. Children are likely to have less supervision at home ____ was common in the traditional family structure.[A] than [B] that [C] which [D] as5. The Social Security Retirement Program is made up of two trust funds, ____ could go penniless by next year.[A] the larger one [B] the larger of which[C] the largest one [D] the largest of which6. Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, ____obtaining water is not the least.[A] of which [B] for what [C] as [D] whose7. There ought to be less anxiety over the perceived risk of getting cancer than ____ in the public mind today.[A] exists [B] exist [C] existing [D] existed8. The professor can hardly find sufficient grounds ____ his argument in favor of the new theory.[A] which to base on [B] on which to base[C] to base on which [D] which to be based on9. ____ is generally accepted, economical growth is determined by the smooth development of production.[A] What [B] That [C] It [D] As10. No one would have time to read or listen to an account of everything ____ going on in the world.[A] it is [B] as is [C] there is [D] what is11. I’ve kept up a friendship with a girl whom I was at school ____ twenty years ago.[A] about [B] since [C] till [D] with12. He studied hard at school when he was young, ____ contributes to his success in later life.[A] which [B] therefore [C] who [D] so that13. The minister was the person ____.[A] in whose honor the state dinner was given [B] whom the state dinner was given in honor[C] for him the state dinner was given honor [D] whose honor the state dinner was given14. This is an exciting area of study, and one ____ which new applications are being discovered almost daily.[A] from [B] by [C] in [D] through15. ____ can be seen from the comparison of these figures,the principle involves the active participation of the patient in the modification of his condition.[A] As [B] What [C] That [D] It16. He had more dictionaries than ____ for his work.[A] they are needed [B] were necessary[C] it was needed [D] necessary were they17. These proposals sought to place greater restrictions on the use and copying of digital information than ____ in traditional media.[A] exist [B] exists [C] existing [D] to exist18. When the work is well done, a climate of accident-free operations is established ____ time lost due to injuries is kept at a minimum.[A] where [B] how [C] what [D] unless19. ____ Edward Blotkowsk, director of community service at Bentley College in Massachusetts, puts it, “There has to be coordination of programs. What’s need is a package deal.”[A] So [B] Since [C] As [D] Thus20. The Great Wall is the place ____ almost all tourists would like to visit when they come to Beijing.[A] where [B] which [C] of which [D] in which名词从句练习题21. In actual fact he is quite ignorant on the subject. ____ he knows about it is out of date and inaccurate.[A] What little [B] So much [C] How much [D] So little22. Prof. Lee’s book will show you ____ can be used in other contexts.[A] that you have observed [B] that how you have observed[C] how that you have observed [D] how what you have observed23. I will give this dictionary to ____ wants to have it.[A] whomever [B] someone [C] whoever [D] anyone24. They lost their way in the forest, and ____ made matters worse was that night began to fall.[A] that [B] it [C] what [D] which25. Although ____ happened in that developed country sounds like science fiction, it could occur elsewhere in the world.[A] which [B] what [C] how [D] it26. ____ is no reason for discharging her.[A] Because she was a few minutes late [B] Owing to a few minutes being late[C] The fact that she was a few minutes late [D] Being a few minutes late27. Concerns were raised ____ witnesses might be encouraged to exaggerate their stories in court to ensure guilty verdicts.[A] what [B] when [C] which [D] that28. ____our team seems to lack at the moment is the determination ____ it will win.[A] Whatever; that [B] What; that[C] That; whether [D] Whether; that29. It’s doubtful ____ the government of that country can accept them as permanent residents.[A] whether [B] that [C] how [D] what30. Y ou may rely on ____ everything will be ready by Monday.[A] that [B] what [C] which [D] it that状语从句练习题31. Conversation becomes weaker in a society that spends so much time listening and being talked to ____ it hasall but lost the will and the skill to speak for itself.[A] as [B] which [C] that [D] what32. Give me your telephone number ____ I need your help.[A] whether [B] unless [C] so that [D] in case33. ____ born in Chicago, the author is most famous for his stories about New Y ork city.[A] Although [B] Since [C] As [D] When34. All these conditions tend to increase the probability of a child committing a criminal act, ____ a direct causal relationship has not yet been establishment.[A] provided [B] since [C] although [D] supposing35. We are extremely sensitive to smells, ____ we do not generally realize it.[A] even if [B] if only [C] only if [D] as if36. Hydrogen is the fundamental element of the universe ____ it provides the building blocks from which the other elements are produced.[A] so that [B] but that [C] in that [D] provided that37. The senior librarian at the circulation desk promised to get the book for me ____ she could remember who last borrowed it.[A] ever since [B] much as [C] even though [D] if only38. ____industrial giants like General Motors and IBM struggle to survive by reducing the number of employees, Manpower is booming.[A] For [B] Because [C] As [D] Since39. ____ its economy continues to recover, the US is increasingly becoming a nation of part timers and temporary workers.[A] Even though [B] Now that [C] If only [D] Provided that40. Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your testscores, and this is especially true ____ it comes to classroom tests.[A] before [B] as [C] since [D] when41. There are over 100 night schools in the city, making it possible for a professional to be re-educated no matter ____ he does.[A] how [B] where [C] what [D] when42. Y ou can arrive in Beijing earlier for the meeting ____ you don’t mind taking the night train.[A] provided [B] unless [C] though [D] until43. The engineers are going through with their highway project, ____ the expenses have risen.[A] even though [B] just because [C] now that [D] as though44. It is ____ that we’ll have to be very careful.[A] a so big work [B] a so big job [C] such a big job [D] sucha big work45. ____ it is you’ve found, you must give it back to the person it belongs to.[A] That [B] Because [C] Whatever [D] However46. She can hardly avoid making mistakes in her homework ____ hard she tries.[A] for [B] as [C] how [D] however47. ____ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.[A] For now [B] Since that [C] Now that [D] By now48. ____the figure may vary, analysts do agree on another matter.[A] Now that [B] Although [C] Provided [D] Except that49. On a raining day I was driving north through V ermont ____ I noticed a young man holding up a sign reading “Boston”.[A] which [B] where [C] when [D] that50. The draft bill will strictly control the amount of publicity that can be given to a case ____ a trial begins.[A] since [B] if [C] before [D] as51. ____they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious.[A] If [B] Although [C] Whereas [D] Because52. A variety of activities should be organized ____ participants can remain active as long as they want.[A] if only [B] now that [C] so that [D] even if53. The phenomenon provides a way for companies to remain globally competitive ____ avoiding market cycles.[A] but [B] while [C] and [D] whereas倒装、强调和省略结构练习题1. ____ will Bill be able to impress his boss.[A] With hard work [B] By hard work[C] Only with hard work [D] Through hard work2. Only when you have acquired a good knowledge of grammar ____ write correctly.[A] y ou will [B] you can [C] can you [D] can’t you3. Humble ____ it may be, there’s no place like home, where he may go.[A] although [B] as [C] how [D] which4. There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened, ____ a sudden loud noise.[A] being there [B] should there be[C] there was [D] there having been5. The business of each day, ____ sellin goods or shipping them, went quite smoothly.[A] it being [B] be it [C] was it [D] it was6. The millions of calculations involved, had they been done by hand, ____ all practical value by the time they were finished.[A] could lose [B] would have lost[C] might lose [D] ought to have lost7. Just as the soil is a part of the earth, ____ the atmosphere.[A] as it is [B] the same as [C] so is [D] and so is8. ____ do we go for picnic.[A] Certainly [B] Sometimes [C] Seldom [D] Once9. V itamins do not provide energy, ____ do they construct or build any part of the body.[A] either [B] so [C] nor [D] never10. ____ for the timely investment from the general public, our company would not be so thriving as it is.[A] Had it not been [B] Were it not[C] Be it not [D] Should it not be11. Only when you have obtained sufficient data ____ come to a sound conclusion.[A] can you [B] would you [C] you will [D] you can12. Wood does not conduct electricity; ____.[A] so doesn’t rubber [B] also doesn’t rubber[C] nor does rubber [D] nor rubber doesl3. So involved with their computers ____ that leaders at summer computer camps often have to force them to break for sports and games.[A] became the children [B] become the children[C] had the children become [D] do the children become14. Church, as we use the word, refers to all religious institutions, ____ they Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jewish, and so on.[A] be [B] being [C] were [D] are15. “____ during the performance of this trick, ladies and gentleman, do my hands actually leave my arms.” said the magician.[A] On time [B] In no time [C] At no time [D] At times16. ____, I still enjoy driving even after my accident.[A] It may seem strange though [B] Strange though it may seem[C] Though strange it may seem [D] Strange it may seem thoughl7. In vain ____ to discover what had happened before they got there.[A] did they try [B] they tried [C] tried they [D] they had tried18. So fast ____ that it is difficult for us to imagine its speed.[A] light travels[B] travels light[C] does light travel [D] do light travel19. Not until ____ himself seriously ill.[A] did he complete the task he had found [B] had he completed the task did he find[C] he completed the task had he found [D] he had completed the task did he find20. Little ____ his speech had made so deep an impression on his audience.[A] did we think [B] we think [C] we did think [D] we thought虚拟语气练习题21. If I were in the movie, then it would be about time that I ____ my head in my hands for a cry.[A] bury [B] am burying [C] buried [D] would bury22. In the past men generally preferred that their wives ____ in the home.[A] worked [B] would work [C] work [D] were working23. I would have gone to visit him in the hospital had it been at all possible, but I ____ fully occupied the whole of last week.[A] were [B] had been [C] have been [D] was24. Jean Wagner’s most enduring contribution to the study of Afro-American poetry is his insistence that it ____ ina religious, as well as worldly, frame of reference.[A] is to be analyzed [B] has been analyzed[C] be analyzed [D] should have been analyzed25. A safety analysis ____ the target as a potential danger. Unfortunately, it was never done.[A] would identify [B] will identify[C] would have identified [D] will have identified26. I apologize if I ____ you, but I assure you it was unintentional.[A] offend [B] had offended[C] should have offended [D] might have offended27. If you ____ Jerry Brown until recently, you’d think the photograph on the right was strange.[A] shouldn’t contact [B] didn’t contact[C] weren’t to contact [D] hadn’t contacted28. The board deemed it urgent that these files ____ right away.[A] had to be printed [B] should have been printed[C] must be printed [D] should be printed29. If the doctor had been available, the child ____.[A] would not die [B] would not have died[C] could not die [D] had not died30. Nothing terrible has happened—because we should certainly have been informed of it if it __.[A] should happen [B] happen [C] would happed [D] hadhappened31. But that he ____ short of money at the time he would have come to help us.[A] had been [B] was [C] has been [D] would be32. Mike’s uncle insists ____ in this hotel.[A] staying not [B] not to stay[C] that he would not stay [D] that he not stay33. Look at the terrible situation I am in. If only I ____ your advice.[A] follow [B] had followed [C] would follow [D] have followed34. If you had worked hard before, you ____ worried about the coming examination now.[A] would not be [B] would not have been[C] are not [D] will not be35. But for the traffic jam, we ____ earlier.[A] should arrive [B] should have arrived[C] shall arrive [D] have arrived36. When he was asked why his friend had not accepted the offer, he suggested that his friend’s pride ____ him from accepting.[A] prevents [B] prevented [C] prevent [D] should prevent37. I didn’t go to the cinema to see The Titanic yesterday, but I do wish I ____it.[A] see [B] have seen [C] saw [D] had seen38. She wishes that she ____ foreign trade instead of literature when she was in college.[A] studied [B] would study[C] would have studied [D] had studied39. I don’t know what courses I’m going to do nextsemester, but it’s about time ____ on something.[A] I’d decide [B] I decided [C] I decide [D] I’m deciding40. It is recommended that the project ____ until all the preparations have been made.[A] is not started [B] will not be started[C] not be started [D] is not to be started词组练习题1. They have decided to ________ physical punishment in all local schools.A) put away B) break away from C) do away with D) pass away2. Individual sports are run by over 370 independent governing bodies whose functions usually include ________ rules, holding events, selecting national teams and promoting international links.A) drawing on B) drawing in C) drawing up D) drawing down3. She has recently left a job and had helped herself to copies of th e company’s client data, which she intended to ________ in starting her own business.A) dwell on B) come upon C) base on D) draw upon4. The high school my daughter studies in is ________ our university.A) linked by B) affiliated with C) mingled with D) relevant to5. While fashion is thought of usually ________ clothing, it is important to realize that it covers a much wider domain.A) in relation to B) in proportion to C) by means of D) on behalf of6. The wood was so rotten that, when we pulled, it ________ into fragments.A) broke off B) broke away C) broke through D) broke up7. The detective and his assistant have begun to ________ the。
