What-Clause Quiz

What is a what-clause?

• A what-clause is a type of subordinate clause that begins with the word 'what' and functions as an adjective in a sentence.

• A what-clause is a type of subordinate clause that begins with the word 'what' and functions as an adverb in a sentence.

• A what-clause is a type of subordinate clause that begins with the word 'what' and functions as a verb in a sentence.

• A what-clause is a type of subordinate clause that begins with the word 'what' and functions as a noun in a sentence.

Which of the following is an example of a what-clause? a) I don't know what time it is. b) I don't know when it is. c) I don't know where it is.

• c

• d

• a

• b

In the sentence 'I can't remember what I ate for breakfast.', what does the what-clause provide?

• information about what the speaker can remember

• information about what the speaker ate for breakfast

• information about what the speaker cannot remember

• information about what the speaker remembers for breakfast

What type of information can be provided by a what-clause?

• Verb information

• Subject or object information

• Adjective information

• Preposition information

Complete the sentence: 'I wonder ________.'

• how to solve world hunger

• what time it is

• what the meaning of life is

• where I left my keys

What is the purpose of using what-clauses in sentences?

• To indicate a purpose or reason

• To provide additional information

• To introduce a question or a subordinate clause

• To express a condition or possibility

Which of the following sentences uses a what-clause to provide information? a) I know what you did last summer. b) I know when you did it. c) I know where you did it.

• d

• c

• b

• a

What is the function of a what-clause in a sentence?

• The function of a what-clause in a sentence is to provide a definition of the main clause.

• The function of a what-clause in a sentence is to indicate a time or place.

• The function of a what-clause in a sentence is to ask for information about the subject or object of the main clause.

• The function of a what-clause in a sentence is to express surprise or disbelief.

What is the difference between a what-clause and a when-clause?

• A what-clause is used to ask about the identity or nature of something, while a when-clause is used to ask about the time or condition of an event or action.

• A what-clause is used to ask about the cause or reason of something, while a when-clause is used to ask about the time or condition of an event or action.

• A what-clause is used to ask about the quantity or amount of something, while a when-clause is used to ask about the time or condition of an event or action.

• A what-clause is used to ask about the location of something, while a when-clause is used to ask about the time or condition of an event or action.

In the sentence 'I can't find what I'm looking for.', what does the what-clause refer to?

• time

• place

• person

• object or thing