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Worksheets2025 Adjective Clauses Challenge
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins
What is a defining adjective clause?
A defining adjective clause is a phrase that describes the verb in a sentence.
A defining adjective clause is a type of noun clause that acts as the subject of a sentence.
A defining adjective clause is a clause that specifies which noun is being referred to and is essential for the sentence's meaning.
A defining adjective clause is a clause that adds extra information but is not essential.
Identify the defining clause in this sentence: The book that I borrowed is interesting.
that I read
the book is interesting
that I borrowed
I borrowed the book
Identify the non-defining clause in this sentence: My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.
lives in New York
who is visiting
My brother
who lives in New York
Combine these sentences using a defining clause: The girl is my friend. She won the race.
My friend is the girl who won the race.
The girl who is my friend won the race.
The girl who won the race is my friend.
The girl won the race, and she is my friend.
Combine these sentences using a non-defining clause: The car is red. It belongs to my father.
The car, which belongs to my father, is red.
My father owns a red car.
The car, which is red, belongs to my father.
The car is red and belongs to my father.
Which of the following is a non-defining clause? a) The dog that barks loudly is mine. b) My dog, which is friendly, loves to play.
The bird that sings beautifully is a parrot.
The cat that sleeps is mine.
My dog, who is playful, loves to eat.
b) My dog, which is friendly, loves to play.
Identify the defining clause: The teacher who helps me is kind.
who helps me
helps me
the teacher
who is kind
Identify the non-defining clause: My sister, who is an artist, painted this.
My sister painted this
who is an artist and musician
who is an artist
who painted this
Combine these sentences using a defining clause: The movie was exciting. I watched it last night.
The movie that I watched last night was exciting.
Last night, the movie was exciting that I watched.
I watched the exciting movie last night.
The movie was exciting that I watched last night.
Combine these sentences using a non-defining clause: The cake is delicious. It was made by my mom.
The delicious cake was made by my mom.
The cake, which was made by my mom, is delicious.
The cake is delicious and made by my mom.
My mom made the cake, which is delicious.
True or False: A defining clause adds essential information to a sentence.
False
A defining clause is always at the end of a sentence
A defining clause is optional
True
True or False: A non-defining clause can be removed without changing the main meaning of the sentence.
Non-defining clauses always change the sentence structure
False
A non-defining clause is essential for meaning
True
The house with peeling paint is at the end of the street.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
This thick sweater should keep me warm in the snow.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
The CD that Thomas scratched will no longer play.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
The puppy with white paws was chewing on your shoe.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
The people whom I invited to my study session are bringing snacks.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
The subway station that is near my apartment is closed for repairs.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
Go find your waterproof boots.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
The patient in the wheelchair has a broken leg.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
Ivor decided not to run for class president.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
The team member who raises the most funds will receive an award.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
The injured bird was taken to the veterinarian.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
This shade of paint, which is not very pretty, was on sale at the hardware store.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
The sport that I tried out for is softball.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
Nico wanted to find a chess set with magnetic pieces.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
The cat has long, silky fur.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
An adjective tells ...
What kind, which one, how many
How, when, where
Executive, legislative, judicial
Composite, shield, dome
An adjective clause usually begins with a relative pronoun, such as who, whose, whom, ...
how, why
which, that
peanut butter, jelly
because, since
A towel that is still warm from the dryer is more comforting than a hot fudge sundae.
This adjective clause tells what kind.
This adjective phrase tells which one.
This adjective clause tells which one.
This adjective phrase tells what kind.
The students who neglected to prepare for Mrs. Mauzy's English class hid in the cafeteria.
This adjective clause tells what kind.
This adjective phrase tells which one.
This adjective clause tells which one.
This adjective phrase tells what kind.
Seven hungry space aliens slithered into the diner and ordered vanilla milkshakes.
This adjective tells what kind.
This adjective tells which one.
This adjective tells how many.
none of these
We visited a town _______________________.
building in ancient times by the Romans.
built in ancient times by the Romans.
builded in ancient times for the Romans.
build in ancient times of the Romans.
During the evening entertainment, we watched a group of dancers ....
performed a highly entertaining, traditional dance.
performance a highly entertaining, traditional dance.
performing a highly entertaining, traditional dance.
performs a highly entertaining, traditional dance.
While Hank was searching through an ancient library, he found a book ...
contained all the secrets of the ancient world.
containment all the secrets for the world ancient.
container all the secrets in the world ancient.
containing all the secrets of the ancient world.
Walking around the lake, Steven saw a bird ....
standing by the water's edge, looking for fish.
stooding by the edge water, looked at for fish
stoodering by the water's edge, looked after fish.
stoods by the water's edge, looking for fish.
The computer technician fixed a computer __________
buying by the previous management
buying for the previous management.
bought by the previous management.
boughted of the previous management.
The Johnson family arrived at the new airport _____________
opening by the mayor of the city just a month ago.
opened by the mayor of the city just a month ago.
opens by the mayor of the city just a month ago.
opener of the mayor the city just a month ago.
The politicians ate a fine steak meal
preparing by one of the most celebrated chefs in the world.
prepares by one of the most celebrated chefs in the world.
preparation by one of the most celebrated chefs in the world.
prepared by one of the most celebrated chefs in the world
He worked at a museum ________________.
held many masterpieces and works of art.
hold many masterpieces and works of art.
holding many masterpieces and works of art.
created many masterpieces and works of art.
We sailed down the river ____________
flowing through the city of Cambridge.
flows through the heart of Cambridge.
flown through the centre of Cambridge.
flowed through the city of Cambridge
Inside the room, I smelt some flowers ______________
arranging by a professional.
arrangement by a professional.
arranged by a professional.
arrangered by a professional.
The dancer ______________ (stand) in the middle of the group won a prize.
standing
stood
The house _____________ (build) in the 18th century was sold by my uncle.
building
built
The band ________________ (perform) right now in the central park have been playing music together for many years.
performed
performing
The movie star ______________ (sign) autographs outside the cinema is Clayton Smith.
signing
signed
That book ________________ (write) by Lawrence Sterne is his favorite.
writing
written
A song _____________ (sing) by the incredible Adanna will open the Olympic games.
sung
singing
Choose de correct answer
They called a lawyer who lived nearby.
living
are living
Choose the correct answer
We all liked the cake that had been made by my mother.
make
made
Choose the correct answer
The robber who was seen by David ran away.
seen
is not seen
Choose the correct answer
The man who wants coffee is over there.
was wanted
wanting
chose the correct answer
We broke a computer that belongs to my father.
belonging
belong
Fill the gap
They read me a poem -----by their friends.
write
written
Fill the gap
________the mountain top was covered in mist, we decided to turn back.
Realising
realise
Fill the gap
The woman hurried after her dog, _____to him to come back.
call
calling
fill the gap
Student _____ to the teacher is from Spain
talking
talk
fill the gap
who was the woman ________ a red drees?
wear
wearing
fill the gap
She only eat the cake_____ by her mother
make
made
The patient in the wheelchair has a broken leg.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
Nico wanted to find a chess set with magnetic pieces.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
An adjective tells ...
What kind, which one, how many
How, when, where
Executive, legislative, judicial
Composite, shield, dome
Identify the underlined phrase: The old lantern with the glass shade was broken.
adverb phrase
participial phrase
adjective phrase
gernund phrase
What is the adjective in this sentence?....
My mother is a great cook.
mother
is
cook
great
Complete the sentence with the correct adjective.
The city lights are ______ on a clear night than a misty one.
least bright
more bright
brighter
brightest
Look at that ____________ grey elephant eating bananas!
tiny
kind
huge
soft
Identify the underlined phrase: The book __on the top shelf__ is mine.
A) Adjective
B) Adjective Phrase
C) Adjective Clause
D) None of these
Which of the following sentences contains an adjective phrase?
A) The cat is sleeping.
B) The cat with the fluffy tail is sleeping.
C) The cat sleeps soundly.
D) The cat is very sleepy.
What is the function of an adjective phrase in a sentence?
A) To modify a noun or pronoun
B) To modify a verb
C) To modify an adverb
D) To modify a conjunction
Choose the sentence with an adjective phrase:
A) She sang beautifully.
B) The house on the corner is old.
C) He runs quickly.
D) They are very happy.
Identify the adjective phrase in the sentence: The car __with the red stripes__ is fast.
A) with the red stripes
B) is fast
C) The car
D) None of these
Which sentence uses an adjective phrase to describe a noun?
A) The dog barked loudly.
B) The dog with the brown spots barked.
C) The dog is very loud.
D) The dog runs fast.
What question does an adjective phrase answer?
A) How?
B) When?
C) Which one?
D) Why?
Identify the underlined phrase: The painting __by the famous artist__ was sold.
A) Adverb Phrase
B) Adjective Phrase
C) Noun Phrase
D) Verb Phrase
The patient in the wheelchair has a broken leg.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
Nico wanted to find a chess set with magnetic pieces.
Adjective
Adjective Phrase
Adjective Clause
none of these
An adjective tells ...
What kind, which one, how many
How, when, where
Executive, legislative, judicial
Composite, shield, dome
Identify the underlined phrase: The old lantern with the glass shade was broken.
adverb phrase
participial phrase
adjective phrase
gernund phrase
What is the adjective in this sentence?....
My mother is a great cook.
mother
is
cook
great
Complete the sentence with the correct adjective.
The city lights are ______ on a clear night than a misty one.
least bright
more bright
brighter
brightest
Look at that ____________ grey elephant eating bananas!
tiny
kind
huge
soft
Identify the underlined phrase: The book __on the top shelf__ is mine.
A) Adjective
B) Adjective Phrase
C) Adjective Clause
D) None of these
Which of the following sentences contains an adjective phrase?
A) The cat is sleeping.
B) The cat with the fluffy tail is sleeping.
C) The cat sleeps soundly.
D) The cat is very sleepy.
What is the function of an adjective phrase in a sentence?
A) To modify a noun or pronoun
B) To modify a verb
C) To modify an adverb
D) To modify a conjunction
Choose the sentence with an adjective phrase:
A) She sang beautifully.
B) The house on the corner is old.
C) He runs quickly.
D) They are very happy.
Identify the adjective phrase in the sentence: The car __with the red stripes__ is fast.
A) with the red stripes
B) is fast
C) The car
D) None of these
Which sentence uses an adjective phrase to describe a noun?
A) The dog barked loudly.
B) The dog with the brown spots barked.
C) The dog is very loud.
D) The dog runs fast.
What question does an adjective phrase answer?
A) How?
B) When?
C) Which one?
D) Why?
Identify the underlined phrase: The painting __by the famous artist__ was sold.
A) Adverb Phrase
B) Adjective Phrase
C) Noun Phrase
D) Verb Phrase
You have two houses.
My house which is in Miami is very expensive
My house,which is in Miami, is very expensive
You have only one sister.
My sister , who works in a hotel, got a promotion for work.
My sister who works in a hotel got a promotion for work.
You are telling somebody that it is your car.
The car that is outside the house is mine.
The car, which is outside the house, is mine.
You have many pairs of shoes.
The pair of shoes,that I bought yesterday ,is my favourite.
The pair of shoes that I bought yesterday is my favourite.
There are several jackets in the room.
The jacket, which is on the coatstand,is mine.
The jacket which is on the coatstand is mine.
There are thousands of museums around the world.
The museum which we visited on holiday was very interesting.
The museum ,which we visited on holiday, was very interesting.
You are talking about one room in your house.
My living room which is the largest room in my house is at the front of the house
My living ,room which is the largest room in my house, is at the front of the house
There are several houses in the street.
The house which is at the end of the street is my friend`s.
The house, which is at the end of the street, is my friend`s.
Everyone in the room owns keys.
The keys,which are on the table,are mine.
The keys which are on the table are mine.
You talk about your father.
My father , who is very tall , lives in the country.
My father who is very tall lives in the country.
There are three pictures on the wall.
The picture which has mountains was painted by me.
The picture ,which has mountains, was painted by me.
You are talking about a town.
The town , which I live in , is very big.
The town which I live in is very big.
There are two bags on the table, one is red and one is green.
The bag which is red is mine.
The bag ,which is red, is mine.
This is the hospital ___ my mother works.
that
which
where
whose
He knows a woman ___ is very famous.
He knows a woman, who is very famous.
He knows a woman who is very famous.
He knows a woman which is very famous.
He knows a woman , that is very famous.
This dress is made of silk, ... is a very expensive and delicate material.
who
whose
which
that
Warsaw, where my mum works, is the capital of Poland.
defining relative clause
non-defining relative clause
Jun is going to live in Beijing. His dad is Chinese.
Jun whose dad is Cinese is going to live in Beijing.
Jun, where dad is Chinese, is going to live in Beijing.
Jun that dad is Chinese is going to live in Beijing.
Jun ,whose dad is Chinese, is going to live in Beijing.
The factory _____________ he works is closing down.
that
where
which
when
Colin told me about his new game, ___________.
that he plays every night.
which he plays every night.
what he plays every night.
whose he plays every night.
Colin told me about his new game, ___________.
that he plays every night.
which he plays every night.
what he plays every night.
whose he plays every night.
