CLAUSES EXERCISE

Clauses Exercise 1- Identify the Clauses.

(Some sentences may have more than one clause.)

1. The world is a beautiful place, full of wonder and discovery.

2. The dog that won the competition received a giant trophy.
3. I can’t go swimming today because the water is too cold.
4. The city lights twinkled like scattered diamonds from the aeroplane window.
5. Although he knew the answer, he remained silent.
6. She baked a delicious cake that we all ate in minutes.
7. If you ever need help, just give me a call.
8. They often go to Italy because they love the food.
9. He worked tirelessly until the project was finally complete.
10. I went out on the bike that David gave me for my birthday.
11. The news that spread like wildfire caused widespread panic.
12. I’ll do whatever it takes to make your dream come true.
13. The old house, creaking in the wind, held many secrets within its walls.
14. After she finished her chores, she went out to play with her friends.
15. Whether you win or lose, it’s important to play fair.
16. The book, which I borrowed from the library, is filled with fascinating stories.
17. He arrived just in time, as the train was about to depart.
18. The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air, making my mouth water.
19. I don’t understand why you always disagree with me.
20. The birdsong that greeted me every morning was a source of joy.
21. Despite her fears, she bravely climbed the mountain peak.
22. The children laughed with delight as they chased the butterflies in the meadow.
23. If you believe in yourself, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.
24. He closed his eyes and imagined himself lying on a warm beach.
25. As soon as the rain stopped, we went for a walk in the park.
 Clauses Exercise 2- Choose the correct clause type in the following sentences.

1. Give the money to whoever arrives first.

A. Adverbial Clause
B. Noun Clause
C. Adjective Clause
D. None of the above

2. The boys are always playing.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adjective Clause
D. Adverbial Clause

3. She packed a backpack filled with snacks for the long journey.
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause

4. My sister loves cold drinks.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adjective Clause
D. Adverbial Clause

5. A vacation is what I need most.

A. Main Clause
B. Adjective Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. None of the above

6. I read the book.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adjective Clause
D. Adverbial Clause
7. Although I was nervous, I took a deep breath and gave the presentation confidently.
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adjective Clause
D. Adverbial Clause

8. Whenever the boys sleep, their teacher scolds them.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause

9. He promised that he would call me soon, but I haven’t heard from him yet.
A. Main Clause
B. Adverbial Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause

10. The rain has stopped.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adverbial Clause

11. The host told us how he escaped.

A. Main Clause
B. Adverbial Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause

12. If you don’t go, I will get angry.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
13. He lost his double chin after he gave up chocolate.
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adverbial Clause

14. I will call you when I am free.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause

15. Please thank whoever chose to bring chocolate cake to the party
A. Main Clause
B. Adverbial Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause

16. After she graduated from college, Sandra got a job as a nurse.
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause

17. You should ask what grandma adds to her cake to make it so sweet.
A. Main Clause
B. Adverbial Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adverbial Clause

18. When Johnathan left the house, he forgot his keys.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
19. The conductor who led the marching band was impressed with his players’ performance.
A. Main Clause
B. Noun Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause

20. The man whom we had never met came over and greeted us warmly.
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause

21. When the dog ran across the street he was almost hit by a car
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause

22. You there, who is sitting quietly at the corner, come here and lead the class out.
A. Main Clause
B. Adverbial Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause

23. I know the man who sells this watch.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause

24. The sun is shining today.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause

25. Finn is asking for the shoes which used to belong to his dad.
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Clauses Exercise 1- Identify the Clauses. (Some sentences may have more than one clause.)

1. The world is a beautiful place, full of wonder and discovery.

Ans. The world is a beautiful place – Independent clause

2. The dog that won the competition received a giant trophy.

Ans. The dog that won the competition – Adjective clause
received a giant trophy – Independent clause

3. I can’t go swimming today because the water is too cold.

Ans. I can’t go swimming today – Independent clause
because the water is too cold – Dependent clause

4. The city lights twinkled like scattered diamonds from the aeroplane window.
Ans. The city lights twinkled -Independent clause
like scattered diamonds – Adverbial clause
from the aeroplane window – Adverbial phrase

5. Although he knew the answer, he remained silent.

Ans. Although he knew the answer – Dependent clause
he remained silent – Independent clause

6. She baked a delicious cake that we all ate in minutes.

Ans. She baked a delicious cake -Independent clause
that we all devoured in minutes -Dependent clause

7. If you ever need help, just give me a call.

Ans. If you ever need help -Dependent clause
just give me a call -Independent clause

8. They often go to Italy because they love the food.

Ans. They often go to Italy – Main clause
because they love the food – Subordinate clause

9. He worked tirelessly until the project was finally complete.

Ans. He worked tirelessly -Independent clause
until the project was finally complete -Adverbial clause
10. I went out on the bike that David gave me for my birthday.
Ans. that David gave me for my birthday – Dependent clause

11. The news that spread like wildfire caused widespread panic.
Ans. The news that spread like wildfire -Noun clause
caused widespread panic -Independent clause

12. I’ll do whatever it takes to make your dream come true.

Ans. I’ll do whatever it takes -Independent clause

13. The old house, creaking in the wind, held many secrets within its walls.
Ans. held many secrets within its walls -Independent clause

14. After she finished her chores, she went out to play with her friends.
Ans. After she finished her chores -Adverbial clause
she went out to play with her friends -Independent clause

15. Whether you win or lose, it’s important to play fair.

Ans. Whether you win or lose -Adverbial clause
it’s important to play fair -Independent clause

16. The book, which I borrowed from the library, is filled with fascinating stories.
Ans. which I borrowed from the library -Adjective clause
is filled with fascinating stories -Independent clause

17. He arrived just in time, as the train was about to depart.

Ans. He arrived just in time -Independent clause
as the train was about to depart -Adverbial clause

18. The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air, making my mouth water.
Ans. The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air -Independent clause

19. I don’t understand why you always disagree with me.

Ans. I don’t understand – Independent clause
why you always disagree with me – Adverbial clause
20. The birdsong that greeted me every morning was a source of joy.
Ans. The birdsong that greeted me every morning – Noun clause

21. Despite her fears, she bravely climbed the mountain peak.
Ans. Despite her fears – Adverbial phrase
she bravely climbed the mountain peak -Independent clause

22. The children laughed with delight as they chased the butterflies in the meadow.
Ans. as they chased the butterflies in the meadow -Adverbial clause

23. If you believe in yourself, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.
Ans. If you believe in yourself – Dependent clause)
you can achieve anything you set your mind to – Independent clause

24. He closed his eyes and imagined himself lying on a warm beach.
Ans. He closed his eyes -Independent clause

25. As soon as the rain stopped, we went for a walk in the park.
Ans. As soon as the rain stopped -Adverbial clause
we went for a walk in the park -Independent clause
Clauses Exercise 2- Choose the correct clause type in the following sentences.

1. Give the money to whoever arrives first.

A. Adverbial Clause
B. Noun Clause
C. Adjective Clause
D. None of the above
Ans. B. Noun Clause

2. The boys are always playing.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adjective Clause
D. Adverbial Clause
Ans. A. Main Clause

3. She packed a backpack filled with snacks for the long journey.
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. D. Adjective Clause

4. My sister loves cold drinks.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adjective Clause
D. Adverbial Clause
Ans. A. Main Clause

5. A vacation is what I need most.

A. Main Clause
B. Adjective Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. None of the above
Ans. C. Noun Clause
6. I read the book.
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adjective Clause
D. Adverbial Clause
Ans. A. Main Clause

7. Although I was nervous, I took a deep breath and gave the presentation confidently.
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adjective Clause
D. Adverbial Clause
Ans. B. Subordinate Clause

8. Whenever the boys sleep, their teacher scolds them.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. B. Subordinate Clause

9. He promised that he would call me soon, but I haven’t heard from him yet.
A. Main Clause
B. Adverbial Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. C. Noun Clause

10. The rain has stopped.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adverbial Clause
Ans. A. Main Clause
11. The host told us how he escaped.
A. Main Clause
B. Adverbial Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. C. Noun Clause

12. If you don’t go, I will get angry.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. B. Subordinate Clause

13. He lost his double chin after he gave up chocolate.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adverbial Clause
Ans. E. Adverbial Clause

14. I will call you when I am free.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. A. Main Clause

15. Please thank whoever chose to bring chocolate cake to the party
A. Main Clause
B. Adverbial Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. C. Noun Clause
16. After she graduated from college, Sandra got a job as a nurse.
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. C. Adverbial Clause

17. You should ask what grandma adds to her cake to make it so sweet.
A. Main Clause
B. Adverbial Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adverbial Clause
Ans. C. Noun Clause

18. When Johnathan left the house, he forgot his keys.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. C. Adverbial Clause

19. The conductor who led the marching band was impressed with his players’ performance.
A. Main Clause
B. Noun Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. D. Adjective Clause

20. The man whom we had never met came over and greeted us warmly.
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. D. Adjective Clause
21. When the dog ran across the street he was almost hit by a car
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. B. Subordinate Clause

22. You there, who is sitting quietly at the corner, come here and lead the class out.
A. Main Clause
B. Adverbial Clause
C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. D. Adjective Clause

23. I know the man who sells this watch.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. B. Subordinate Clause

24. The sun is shining today.

A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. A. Main Clause

25. Finn is asking for the shoes which used to belong to his dad.
A. Main Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Adverbial Clause
D. Adjective Clause
Ans. D. Adjective Clause