MORE SENTENCES WITH MULTIPLE CLAUSES: SKILL 9 – 12

SKILL 9: USE NOUN CLAUSE CONNECTORS CORRECTLY

A noun clause is a clause that functions as a noun. It is used in a sentence as either an object of
a verb, an object of a preposition, or the subject of the sentence
Examples:
I know when he will arrive.
NOUN CLAUSE AS AN OBJECT OF A VERB

I am concerned about when he will arrive.

NOUN CLAUSE AS AN OBJECT OF A PREPOSITION

When he will arrive is not important.

NOUN CLAUSE AS THE SUBJECT OF THE SENTENCE

EXERCISE 9: Each of the following sentences contains more than one clause. Underline the
subjects once and the verbs twice. Circle the connectors. Put boxes around the noun clauses.
Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).
1. _______ When the season starts is determined by the weather.
2. _______ The manual how the device should be built.
3. _______ The schedule indicated if the teams would be playing in the final game.
4. _______ He refused to enter a plea could not be determined by the lawyer.
5. _______ Talked about where we should go for lunch.
6. _______ Why the condition on the patient deteriorated so rapidly it was not explained.
7. _______ Whether or not the new office would be built was to be determined in the
meeting.
8. _______ That the professor has not yet decided when the paper is due.
9. _______ The contract will be awarded is the question to be answered in the meeting.
10. _______ He always talked with whomever he pleased and did whatever he wanted.

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SKILL 10: USE NOUN CLAUSE CONNECTORS/SUBJECTS CORRECTLY
In some cases, a noun clause connector is not just a connector. It can be also the subject of the
clause at the same time.
Examples:
I do not know what is in the box.
NOUN CLAUSE AS AN OBJECT OF VERB

We are concerned about who will do the work.

NOUN CLAUSE AS AN OBJECT OF A PREPOSITION

Whoever is coming to the party must bring a gift.

NOUN CLAUSE AS THE SUBJECT OF THE SENTENCE

EXERCISE 10: Each of the following sentences contains more than one clause. Underline the
subjects once and the verbs twice. Circle the connectors. Put boxes around the noun clauses.
Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).
1. _______ The game show contestant was able to respond to whatever was asked.
2. _______ You should find out which the best physic department.
3. _______ The employee was unhappy about what was added to his job description.
4. _______ Whoever wants to take the desert tour during spring break signing up at the
office.
5. _______ The motorist was unable to discover who he had struck his car.
6. _______ The voters should elect whichever of the candidates seems best to them.
7. _______ It was difficult to distinguish what was on sale and what was merely on display.
8. _______ You should buy whatever the cheapest and most durable.
9. _______ What was written in the letter angered him beyond belief.
10. _______ You can spend your time with whoever important to you.

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SKILL 11: USE ADJECTIVE CLAUSE CONNECTORS CORRECTLY
An adjective clause is a clause that describes a noun. It is positioned directly after the noun
that it describes.
Examples:
The woman is filling the glass that she put on the table.
ADJECTIVE CLAUSE

The glass that she put on the table contains milk.

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE

EXERCISE 11: Each of the following sentences contains more than one clause. Underline the
subjects once and the verbs twice. Circle the connectors. Put boxes around the adjective
clauses. Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).
1. _______ It is important to fill out the form in the way that you have been instructed.
2. _______ The car which I having been driving for five years for sale at a really good price.
3. _______ I just finished reading the novel whom the professor suggested for my book
report.
4. _______ The plane that he was scheduled to take to Hawaii was delayed.
5. _______ The movie which we watched on cable last night it was really frightening.
6. _______ I made an appointment with the doctor whom you recommended.
7. _______ The enthusiasm with which he greeted me made me feel welcome.
8. _______ The story that you told me about Bob.
9. _______ The men with whom were having the discussion did not seem very friendly.
10. _______ I’m not really sure about taking part in the plans that we made last night.

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SKILL 12: USE ADJECTIVE CLAUSE CONNECTORS/SUBJECTS CORRECTLY
In some cases, an adjective clause connector is not just a connector. It can also be the subject of
the clause at the same time.
Examples:
The woman is filling the glass that is on the table.
ADJECTIVE CLAUSE

The glass that is on the table contains milk.

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE

EXERCISE 12: Each of the following sentences contains more than one clause. Underline the
subjects once and the verbs twice. Circle the connectors. Put boxes around the adjective
clauses. Then indicate ifthe sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).
1. _______ The ice cream that is served in the restaurant has a smooth, creamy texture.
2. _______ The cars are trying to enter the freeway system are lined up for blocks.
3. _______ I have great respect for everyone who on the Dean’s List.
4. _______ It is going to be very difficult to work with the man which just began working
here.
5. _______ The door that leads to the vault it was tightly locked.
6. _______ The neighbors reported the man who was trying to break into the car to the
police.
7. _______ These plants can only survive in an environment is extremely humid.
8. _______ The boss meets with any production workers who they have surpassed their
quota.
9. _______ The salesclerk ran after the woman who had left her credit card in the store.
10. _______ The shoes which matched the dress that was on sale.