English III - CLAUSES AND SENTENCE TYPES

Identify the type of subordinate clause used in the sentence. We will eat what you cook.

noun

Identify the complete adverb clause in the sentence below and the word(s) it modifies. I can only go to the concert if I finish repairing the roof. adverb clause: word(s) modified:

if I finish repairing the roof can go

Identify each sentence as simple or compound. Mary and Ellen completed their assignments and left for the day. Caroline is coming to my house for the weekend, and we will go hiking. Yesterday my parents bought a new car; it is a two-door blue hardtop.

simple compound compound

Which of the following are subordinating conjunctions?

since where as because

Identify the subordinate clause for the sentence below. Since you've been gone, I've finished the book.

since you've been gone

Identify the complete adverb clause in the sentence below and the word(s) it modifies. The cassette tape is older than the DVD. adverb clause: word(s) modified:

than the DVD older

Identify the type of subordinate clause used in the sentence. Since I have a test tomorrow, I need to study.

adverb

A simple sentence is _____.

a sentence containing one main/independent clause

A complex sentence is _____.

a sentence containing one main/independent clause and one or more subordinate/independent clauses

A compound sentence is _____.

a sentence containing two or more main/independent clauses

A compound-complex sentence is _____.

a sentence containing two or more main/independent clauses and one or more subordinate/dependent clause

Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence below as either an adjective or an adverb clause. That is the time when I was afraid.

adjective

Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence below as either an adjective or an adverb clause. I called my sister when I was afraid.

adverb

Identify the complete adjective clause in the sentence below and the word it modifies. That is a movie I have never enjoyed. adjective clause: word modified:

I have never enjoyed movie

Identify the complete adjective clause in the sentence below and the word it modifies. The cat that is sitting in the window weighs twenty-six pounds. adjective clause: word modified:

that is sitting in the window cat

Identify the noun clause in the sentence below and define its function. Do whatever needs to be done. Noun clause: Function:

whatever needs to be done direct object

Identify the complete adverb clause in the sentence below and the word(s) it modifies. Please close the door when finished. adverb clause: word(s) modified:

when finished close

Which of the following are relative pronouns?

whichever who whose that

Identify the subordinate clause for the sentence below. The boy who has dark red hair and sits in the front row did well on the test.

who has dark red hair and sits in the front row

Identify the noun clause in the sentence below and define its function. Give the book to whoever is next on the list. Noun clause: Function:

whoever is next on the list object of the preposition

Identify the noun clause in the sentence below and define its function. Whoever is tallest should put the books away. Noun clause: Function:

whoever is tallest subject