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WorksheetsAdverb and Adjective clauses
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 37mins
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
The penguin ate 14 sardines (because he was so hungry).
Adjective clause (describing penguin)
Adjective clause (describing ate)
Adverb clause (describing ate)
Adverb clause (describing penguin)
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
(When the bell rang), children ran out of the class happily.
Adjective clause describing children
Adjective clause describing ran
Adverb clause describing children
Adverb clause describing ran
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
The award was given to the student (that had the best attitude)
Adverb clause describing "gave"
Adjective clause describing "student"
Adverb clause describing "student"
Adjective clause describing "had"
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
I love to pet the dog (that has shaggy fur!)
adverb phrase describing "pet"
adjective phrase describing "pet"
adjective phase describing "dog"
adverb phrase describing "dog"
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
(Because she is fearless), Jennifer swam with whale sharks in the Philippines.
Adverb clause modifying Jennifer
Adverb clause modifying swam
Adjective clause modifying Jennifer
Adjective clause modifying swam
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
The award for most valuable player went to the player (who caught eight out of ten passes and scored two touchdowns).
Adverb clause modifying went
Adverb clause modifying player
Adjective clause modifying player
Adjective clause modifying went
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
We walked to the the park (where many people let their dogs off the leash).
Adjective phrase modifying "park"
Adjective phrase modifying "walked"
Adverb phrase modifying "walked"
Adverb phrase modifying "park"
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
(Although he was tired), Jim talked with his friends for hours.
Adverb Clause (modifying Jim)
Adverb Clause (modifying talked)
Adjective clause (modifying Jim)
Adjective clause (modifying talked)
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
Janice bakes amazing cookies (whenever she has time).
Adverb clause (modifying bakes)
Adverb clause (modifying cookies)
Adjective clause (modifying cookies)
Adjective clause (modifying bakes)
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
(Even though he is talented), many people do not like Kanye West.
Adjective clause (describing Kanye West)
Adjective clause (describing people)
Adverb clause (describing Kanye West)
Adverb clause (modifying like)
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
I saw the painting (that is considered to be a classic work).
Adverb phrase (describing painting)
Adverb phrase (describing saw)
Adjective phrase (describing painting)
Adjective phrase (describing saw)
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
Terry chose the car (which was in perfect condition).
Adjective phrase (describing chose)
Adjective phrase (describing car)
Adverb phrase (describing chose)
Adverb phrase (describing car)
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
(When I get hungry late at night), I make myself a little snack.
Adjective phrase (describing snack)
Adjective phrase (describing hungry)
Adverb phrase (describing make)
Adverb phrase (describing snack)
Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.
(Whenever I am angry), I count backwards from ten.
Adjective phrase (Describing count)
Adverb phrase (Describing count)
Adjective phrase (describing backwards)
Adverb phrase (describing backwards)
Identify the clause:
My favorite flavor is pineapple although I like chocolate too.
I like chocolate too
although I like chocolate too
My favorite flavor
What is an adjective clause?
A clause that modifies adverbs and adjectives
A clause that modifies nouns and adjectives
A clause that modifies nouns and pronouns
A clause that modifies nouns and adverbs
What is an adverb clause?
A clause that modifies nouns, verbs, and adverbs
A clause that modifies verbs, adjectives, and adverbs
A clause that modifies adjectives, nouns, and pronouns
A clause that modifies nouns and adjectives
What is the difference between that and who
There is no difference
That is used for animals
Who refers to people
That refers to things/ideas
Who is an older word used in the 1800's, invented by Henry Patrick while trying to mimic the sound of an owl
The horse ran faster than the kid with the Ferrari who was very spoiled. What is the adjective clause?
The horse ran faster than the kid
The kid with the Ferrari
There is no adjective clause
Who was very spoiled
After the horse beat the kid in a race, the kid went crying to his rich father.
The kid went crying
To his rich father
After the horse beat the kid
In a race
What is the adjective clause modifying? The horse practiced for the race which he later won.
Practicing
The race
The horse
The horse and the race
