Clauses Quiz

What is a noun clause?

• A type of dependent clause that acts as a noun within a sentence.

• A type of independent clause that acts as a verb within a sentence.

• A type of phrase that functions as an adjective within a sentence.

• A type of punctuation used to separate items in a list.

Give an example of a noun clause in a sentence.

• They will go to the beach.

• The dog barked loudly.

• I know what you did last summer.

• She is running in the park.

Explain the function of a noun clause in a sentence.

• It functions as a noun in a sentence, serving as the subject, object, or complement of the verb.

• It functions as a conjunction in a sentence, connecting two independent clauses.

• It functions as an adverb in a sentence, modifying the verb.

• It functions as an adjective in a sentence, modifying a noun.

What is a subordinate clause?

• A group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• A type of musical instrument

• A type of rock formation

• A type of punctuation mark

Provide an example of a subordinate clause.

• After I finish my homework

• Before I start my homework

• While I am doing my homework

• Because I don't have any homework

Identify the subordinate clause in the following sentence: 'After she finished her homework, she went to bed.'

• After she

• After she finished her homework

• Finished her homework

• She went to bed

What is an adjective clause?

• A type of verb used to describe an action

• A dependent clause that functions as an adjective by modifying a noun or pronoun.

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought

• A clause that modifies an adverb

Give an example of an adjective clause in a sentence.

• The car drove down the street.

• She is wearing a beautiful dress.

• The book that I borrowed from the library is very interesting.

• The cat meowed loudly at the door.

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

• from the library

• is very interesting

• The book

• that I borrowed from the library