Dependent Clauses Quiz: Noun, Adverb, and Adjective Clauses

Which of the following is a noun clause?

• Because it was raining

• What she said yesterday

• When the bell rings

• Where we went last week

Identify the adjective clause in this sentence: "The book that I borrowed is very interesting."

• The book

• that I borrowed

• is very interesting

• very interesting

Which word typically introduces an adverb clause?

• That

• Which

• Because

• What

In the sentence "I don't know where she went," the dependent clause functions as a:

• Subject

• Direct object

• Predicate nominative

• Indirect object

Which sentence contains an adjective clause?

• I believe what you told me.

• She arrived after the meeting ended.

• The person who called earlier left a message.

• Whatever happens, we'll be ready.

The adverb clause in "Although it was late, we continued working" modifies:

• The noun "we"

• The verb "continued"

• The adjective "late"

• The entire main clause

In the sentence "That she completed the project on time surprised everyone," the noun clause serves as the:

• Direct object

• Subject

• Object of preposition

• Appositive

Which sentence contains a restrictive adjective clause?

• My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.

• The students who studied hard passed the exam.

• The weather, which was perfect, made our trip enjoyable.

• Our teacher, whom we all respect, retired last year.

Identify the type of dependent clause: "The reason why she left early was personal."

• Noun clause

• Adverb clause

• Adjective clause

• Independent clause

Complete the noun clause: "I wonder _______ she will arrive."

• when

• where

• because

• although