Kinds Of Clauses Exercise

Underline the subordinate clause and state whether it is an adjective clause, adverb clause or noun clause.

1. She said that I will have to go.

2. The constable asked me what I was searching for.

3. Although they searched everywhere they could not find him.

4. If the driver had been more careful, the accident would not have occurred.

5. I met a man who was selling use and throw pens on the bus.

6. Last week I visited some old friends whom I had not seen in years.

7. The girl whose performance enthralled everyone is a trained classical dancer.

8. I talked to the boy who complained of bullying.

9. As it was a hot afternoon, I was sweating profusely.

10. I waited so that I would be able to meet them.

11. Things will not improve unless you do something.

12. Do you know any store where they sell used books?

Answers

1. She said that I will have to go. (Noun clause)

2. The constable asked me what I was searching for. (Noun clause)

3. Although they searched everywhere they could not find him. (Adverb clause)

4. If the driver had been more careful, the accident would not have occurred. (Adverb clause)

5. I met a man who was selling use and throw pens on the bus. (Adjective clause)

6. Last week I visited some old friends whom I had not seen in years. (Adjective clause)

7. The girl whose performance enthralled everyone is a trained classical dancer. (Adjective clause)

8. I talked to the boy who complained of bullying. (Adjective clause)

9. As it was a hot afternoon, I was sweating profusely. (Adverb clause)

10. I waited so that I would be able to meet them. (Adverb clause)

11. Things will not improve unless you do something. (Adverb clause)

12. Do you know any store where they sell used books? (Adjective clause)