Grammar Quiz

1. For the following sentences, identify each underlined clause by writing above it ADJ for adjective clause or ADV for adverb clause. 1. I’ll meet you at the tennis courts after I finish fixing my bike. 2. Claudia took almost two hundred pictures while she was on vacation. 3. Everyone watched in silence as the moon passed in front of the sun. 4. The person whom you need to see is not available right now. 5. The book that Jeff just finished reading is being made into a movie. 6. As long as the team keeps winning, the coach will be in a good mood.

2. Underline the adverb clause in each of the following sentences. 1. As the rain stopped, a beautiful rainbow could be seen in the distance. 2. Will you lend me that book when you have finished reading it? 3. If you enjoy trying new sports, you should come to my martial arts class. 4. Because the leading actor was ill, the understudy played the role. 5. The candidate shook hands until her fingers were numb. 6. Who is taking care of your cat while you’re out of town?

3. Underline the adjective clause in each of the following sentences. 1. A parable is a short story that teaches a lesson. 2. Patrick, who was born in Ireland, is spending the summer with his cousins. 3. Julia very gently cleaned the clock that had been made by her great-grandfather. 4. The secondhand shop where Teresa bought her guitar has many good values. 5. Are the fish that you catch in this lake safe to eat? 6. The squirrel, which had scared off all the birds, sat eating at the bird feeder.