Basics: Subordinate words groups: Clauses

Subordinate clauses 1

One subordinate clause is underlined in each sentence. Choose the option that correctly identifies the clause as an adjective clause, an adverb clause, or a noun clause and the way it is used in the sentence.

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Example

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What her internship taught her was that she worked well with children with special needs.

Adjective clause modifying her

Adverb clause modifying was

Noun clause used as a subject complement

Subordinate clauses 1 – 1

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Whether you like it or not, you cannot choose your family.

Adjective clause modifying you

Adverb clause modifying can choose

Noun clause used as a subject

Subordinate clauses 1 – 2

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Question

The meteorologist who underestimated the total snowfall of the first winter storm was right on target about the second storm.

Adjective clause modifying meteorologist

Adverb clause modifying was

Noun clause used as a subject complement

Subordinate clauses 1 – 3

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If Ramon didn’t have to work every afternoon, he would be willing to sign up for the yoga class with Andrea.

Adjective clause modifying he

Adverb clause modifying would be

Noun clause used as a subject

Subordinate clauses 1 – 4

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Question

The book that we saw in the shop in Dublin was not available when we returned home.

Adjective clause modifying shop

Adverb clause modifying was

Noun clause used as a direct object

Subordinate clauses 1 – 5