Noun, Adverb, & Adjective Clause Practice

Identify the underlined portion of the sentence as: 1. adj clause 2 Identify the underlined portion of the sentence as: 1. adj clause 2. adv clause 3. noun clause 4. non-clause 5. independent clause

This example comes from an old textbook that was published in 1905. Adj clause

Do you want to know how I study for a grammar test? Noun clause

This PowerPoint, which includes questions and answers, is designed to help you practice clauses. Adj clause

NASA, which stands for National Aeronautics Space Administration, is the biggest employer of astronauts in the world because it has been around for a long time. Adj clause

NASA, which stands for National Aeronautics Space Administration, is the biggest employer of astronauts in the world because it has been around for a long time. Adv clause

IDENTIFY THE EXACT INDEPENDENT CLAUSE NASA, which stands for National Aeronautics Space Administration, is the biggest employer of astronauts in the world because it has been around for a long time. NASA is the biggest employer of astronauts in the world

I’ve always wondered whether insects have feelings. Noun clause

IDENTIFY THE CLAUSE STRUCTURE OF THIS SENTENCE My always used to say that I should keep my friends close and my enemies closer. IC NC

We recently moved to Kansas, the capital city of which is Topeka. Adj clause

Teachers must renew their licenses if the teachers’ licenses are more than 5 years old. Adv clause

Teachers whose licenses are more than 5 years old must renew their licenses. Adj clause

WHAT’S THE INDEPENDENT CLAUSE? Teachers whose licenses are more than 5 years old must renew their licenses. Teachers must renew their licenses

Scientists are studying how quickly grass grows. Noun clause

My friends who came to my birthday party each bought me a present because they love me. Adj clause

My friends who came to my birthday party each bought me a present because they love me. Adv clause

WHAT’S THE INDEPENDNET CLAUSE My friends who came to my birthday party each bought me a present because they love me. My friends each bought me a present

My dog that smells terrible has to be bathed twice a week so that we can have him in the house. Adv clause

My dog has to be bathed twice a week INDEPENDENT CLAUSE? My dog that smells terrible has to be bathed twice a week so that we can have him in the house. My dog has to be bathed twice a week

I want to know if this practice is helping you. Noun clause

When the principal interviews a new student ADVERB CLAUSE? When the principal interviews a new student, he always asks why they want to be here. When the principal interviews a new student

NOUN CLAUSE? When the principal interviews a new student, he always asks why they want to be here. Why they want to be here

ADJ CLAUSE? When the principal interviews a new student, he always asks why they want to be here. NONE

INDEPENDENT CLAUSE? When the principal interviews a new student, he always asks why they want to be here. He always asks

CLAUSE STRUCTURE OF THIS SENTENCE? The wall that has a lot of tape marks needs to be repainted. I-----adj c-----C

CLAUSE STRUCTURE OF THIS SENTENCE? Can you tell me how you think of all these sentences? IC NC

I stopped a man on the street to inquire where main street is. Noun clause

I want to go where main street is. adv clause

Clause structure? Ureka City is near and dear to my heart since I grew up in this city IC adv c

Clause structure? What you are cooking might be making me sick. (NC) IC

Mrs. Kendall believes that humans are naturally selfish. NC

Have you ever lived in a house that doesn’t have a heater? IC

Russia is a country that has a population of 143.5 million. Not a clause

My parents, who are not home right now, gave me free reign to do whatever I want. NC

My parents, who are not home right now, gave me free reign to do whatever I want. Adj C

My house that has two bedrooms costs a lot to rent. Adj C

Whose personality is likeable A person whose personality is likeable will make a lot of friends. Identify the ADJ CLAUSE

The students need three teacher recommendation letters when running for office. Not a C

I don’t want to have any group members if some of them won’t do their part. Adv C

Students who didn’t put back the plates properly must clean the kitchen after school. Adj c

Identify the independent clause I like any type of cereal that is crunchy. I like any type of cereal

Identify the main clause One thing that you must do is ask for help when you need it. One this is ask for help

Identify the adverb clause One thing that you must do is ask for help when you need it. When you need it

Teachers who are leaving on class trip must find substitutes for their classes. Adj c

After I had a bad experiences with snakes, I was afraid of them. Adv c

What you need to do is stand up for what you believe in. NC

What you need to do is stand up for what you believe in. NC

Clause structure? Unless you know the answer, don’t raise you hand. Adv c, IC

Jean asked Diana what she wanted for supper. NC

She couldn’t decide although she was thinking about it for more than 10 minutes. Adv C