ADJECTIVE, ADVERB PHASES AND CLAUSES

Multiple Choice

Identify the adjective clause in the following sentence: The book that I borrowed from the library is very interesting.

• that I borrowed from the library

• The book

• from the library

• is very interesting

Multiple Choice

In the sentence 'The dog, which is brown, barks loudly.', what type of clause is 'which is brown'?

• prepositional clause

• noun clause

• adjective clause

• adverb clause

• consist of a few words but need both a subject and a verb

Clauses

• only consist of a few words

Phrases

Phrases vs. Clauses

• Incomplete sentences - cannot stand alone and sound like they need to keep going

• Must have both a subject and verb

Dependent

• Complete sentences - can stand alone

• Must have both a subject and verb

Independent

Independent vs. Dependent

Multiple Choice

The dog is playing catch.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

When my mother arrives.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

Because I studied hard for my test.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

I was watching my brother play video games.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

While I was playing soccer.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Adjective & Adverb Clauses: Independent or Dependent?

• ALWAYS dependent - cannot stand alone

• They NEED to be connected to independent clauses (complete sentences).

Adjective Clauses

• Easy to identify

• Usually set off with commas

• Start with relative pronouns:

  • Who

  • Whom

  • Whose

  • Which

  • That

• ​Answer adjective questions:

  • Which one?

  • What kind?

  • How many?

  • How much?

Multiple Choice

What is the adverb clause in the following sentence?

The track star is a fierce competitor since he won the 5K race.

• since he won the 5K race
• The track star is a fierce competitor
• won the 5K race
• fierce competitor since he won

Multiple Choice

What is the adverb clause in the following sentence?

The student sprinted down the hall because he heard the late bell.

• The student sprinted down the hall
• because he heard the late bell
• down the hall
• he heard the late bell

Multiple Choice

What is the adverb clause in the following sentence?

David fed his dog after he gave her a bath.

• David fed his dog

• after he gave her a bath.

• after he gave

• he gave her a bath.

Multiple Choice

What is the adjective clause in the following sentence?

A university is a college where many subjects are studied.

• A university is a college

• where many subjects are studied

• where

Multiple Choice

What adverb question is the adverb clause answering?

I ate a bowl of popcorn while I did my homework.

• Where?

• When?

• To what extent?

Multiple Choice

When I get to the carnival, I am going on the roller coaster.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound/complex

Multiple Choice

Ashton cannot wait to see the movie; he loves action and adventure.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound/complex

Multiple Choice

Dionne hopped in the Uber, and she explained the directions to the driver until she was satisfied he knew the way to the restaurant.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound/complex

Multiple Choice

Raymond knew he had to do his homework, but he wanted to play Xbox instead.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound/complex

Multiple Choice

Write your answers here, and turn you project in on the table after you are done.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound/complex

Multiple Choice

Jessie wanted to do well on the SAT, and she hoped to get into a good college in California.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound/complex

Multiple Choice

The tailor who hemmed my skirt is very reasonable.

• adjective clause

• adverb clause