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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Question

undefined. 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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Question

undefined. 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

undefined. 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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Question

undefined. 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

undefined. 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