英语名词性从句的六个命题切入点

1. Evidence has been found through years of study ______ children’s early sleeping problems are likely to continue when they grow up. (重庆卷)

A. why                    B. how                 C. whether              D. that

2. The notice came around two in the afternoon ______ the meeting would be postponed. (江苏卷)

A. when                   B. that                   C. whether             D. how

3. I made a promise to myself ______ this year, my first year in high school, would be different. (浙江卷)

A. whether               B. what                 C. that                    D. how

解析：以上几道题的答案分别为D、B、C，均考查同位语从句“引导词”that的用法，各同位语从句所修饰的名词分别为evidence, notice, promise。这几道题有个共同特点，就是同位语从句与它所修饰的名词被其他成分分开了——这一点同学们在做题时要特别注意，千万不要被这种“分离”假象所蒙骗了！

【碰碰高考题】（答案依次为ACCBDB）

1. There is little doubt ______ a diet high in fibre is more satisfying.

A. that                    B. how                  C. whether                D. which

2. The fact ______ he is your brother-in-law should not affect your decision. 

A. how                   B. which                C. that                      D. whether

3. It’s based on the idea ______ all people are created equal.

A. whether              B. what                  C. that                      D. how

4. I welcome the news ______ attacks on women on the railways are 19 per cent down.

A. when                  B. that                    C. whether               D. how

5. The story goes ______ he was sacked after he was caught stealing company property.

A. why                    B. how                  C. whether                D. that

6. Contrary to popular belief, there is no evidence ______ what you look like makes much difference to your life.

A. what                   B. that                    C. whether                D. which