Identifying Clauses

We asked him many questions when he returned.

• Noun clause

• Adverbial clause

• Adjectival clause

Mat had a little lamb whose fleece was as white as snow.

• Adverbial clause

• Adjectival clause

• Nominal clause

Just as he entered the room, the clock struck eleven.

• Adverbial clause

• Adjectival clause

• Nominal clause

I often wonder how you are getting on.

• Adjectival clause

• Nominal clause

• Adverbial clause

Identify the underline clause:

Mary likes to drink milk but she always gets sick when she does

• Independent clause because it is a complete sentence.

• Dependent clause because it is an incomplete sentence.

The tablet which you see on the table costs me 300 euro.

• Adverbial clauses

• Nominal Clause

• Adjectival clause.

This piece of evidence leads experts to believe that the underground city was built to protect the city's residents from enemies.

• noun clause

• adjective clause

• adverb clause

If animals are hardwired to expect fair treatment, it's possible that we are, too.

• noun clause

• adjective clause

• adverb clause

Scientists chose brown capuchin monkeys for their research because they are known to have strong social bonds.

• noun clause

• adverb clause

• adjective clause

While gold and stocks are both excellent investment options, some people prefer investments that they can use and enjoy.

• noun clause

• adjective clause

• adverb clause