English, 22.02.2021 05:20, 87haymaker
SUBORDINATE CLAUSES EXERCISE
Utilize your highlighter tool to identify and highlight each subordinate clause in the sentences below. Then highlight whether the clause is a noun, adjective, or adverb clause. (Some sentences may not contain a subordinate adverb clause.) Underline the word the clause is modifying or type the function the noun clause is performing if a noun clause.
1. They cannot believe that anyone can travel five blocks in four minutes. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
2. It all begins each morning when my alarm goes off. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
3. The alarm buzzes noisily, but I pretend that I do not hear it. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
4. My older brother, who is very conscientious, begins to prod me. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
5. After I finally get out of bed, he continues to bother me. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
6. When I arrive downstairs, my parents take over. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
7. Every day they assume that I’ll be late. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
8. The only member of the family who doesn’t scold me is the dog. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
9. I leave for school at the last possible minute that I can. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
10. I’ve never been late; why everyone worries so is beyond me. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
11. I am committed to school, and I am always on time. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
12. That the Brittany spaniel is good-natured and obedient is obvious to the neighbors. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
13. Do not take the job if you are not able to lift heavy packages. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
14. Give the door prize to whoever sold the most tickets to the banquet. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
15. A sea horse looks like a tiny horse that has been joined to a fish’s body. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
16. I love to go to the beach to search for seashells. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
17. After the morning walk, I clean my seashells. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
18. I clean and polish the best specimens that I have collected. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
19. Before you decide on a career, consider carefully your abilities, interests, and opportunities. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
20. I was looking for a book that has a poem by Emily Dickinson. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
21. Did you know that the church’s centennial celebration was last weekend? NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
22. When you have finished peeling the potatoes and carrots, add them to the soup on the stove. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
23. We have included gymnastics, which is a popular sport, in our new athletics program. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
24. My Persian cat leaps into the air whenever she sees a flying insect. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
25. I love to watch my cat at play, but I am seldom able to take the time to do so. NOUN. ADJECTIVE. ADVERB. NO CLAUSE
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