Exercise 1 – Identify the clause

Read the sentences and underline the subordinate clause.

1. People who pay their debts are trusted.

2. We cannot go while it is snowing.
3. Raj thinks that I have made a mistake.
4. Tina bought some chocolates which she wanted to
give her brother.
5. After I reached home, it started raining.
6. Mani was asked to come to the office though he was
not keeping well.
7. All that glitters is not gold.
8. Tim is the nicest person I’ve ever met.
9. She did not go to school as she was sick.
10. This is the boy who got suspended last week.
11. Although I was not in the mood for a movie, I watched
‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ with my friend.
12. Olena likes stories that have fairies in them.
13. Riya was sure that Tia would come today.
14. Nobody knew who had come first in the race.
15. The teacher gave the students another worksheet as
soon as they completed the first one.

Exercise 2 – Identify the type of clause

Read the sentences and identify the clause and its type.

1. You may sit wherever you like.

2. As she was not there, I spoke to her sister.
3. Will you wait till I return?
4. I fear that I shall fail.
5. I do not know what he wants.
6. I think you have made a mistake.
7. Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow.
8. Here is the copy you want.
9. She never does anything that is stupid.
10. The house that I live in belongs to my grandfather.
11. People who pay their debts are trusted.
12. We cannot go while it is snowing.
13. Raj thinks that I have made a mistake.
14. Tina bought some chocolates which she wanted to
give her brother.
15. After I reached home, it started raining.
16. Mani was asked to come to the office though he was
not keeping well.
17. All that glitters is not gold.
18. Tim is the nicest person I’ve ever met.
19. She did not go to school as she was sick.
20. This is the boy who got suspended last week.
21. Although I was not in the mood for a movie, I watched
‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ with my friend.
22. Olena likes stories that have fairies in them.
23. Riya was sure that Tia would come today.
24. Nobody knew who had come first in the race.
25. The teacher gave the students another
worksheet as soon as they completed the first one.
1. You may sit wherever you like. – Adverb Clause
2. As she was not there, I spoke to her sister. – Adverb
Clause
3. Will you wait till I return? – Adverb Clause
4. I fear that I shall fail. – Noun Clause
5. I do not know what he wants. – Noun Clause
6. I think you have made a mistake. – Noun Clause
7. Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow.
– Adjective Clause
8. Here is the copy you want. – Adjective Clause
9. She never does anything unless her parents allow it. –
Adjective Clause
10. The house that I live in belongs to my grandfather. –
Adjective Clause
 1. The world is a beautiful place, full of wonder and
discovery.

2. The dog that won the competition received a

giant trophy.

3. I can’t go swimming today because the water is

too cold.

4. The city lights twinkled like scattered diamonds

from the aeroplane window.

5. Although he knew the answer, he remained silent.

6. She baked a delicious cake that we all ate in

minutes.

7. If you ever need help, just give me a call.

8. They often go to Italy because they love the food.

9. He worked tirelessly until the project was finally

complete.

10. I went out on the bike that David gave me for my

birthday.

11. The news that spread like wildfire caused

widespread panic.

12. I’ll do whatever it takes to make your dream come

true.

13. The old house, creaking in the wind, held many

secrets within its walls.
 14. After she finished her chores, she went out to play
with her friends.
15. Whether you win or lose, it’s important to play fair.

16. The book, which I borrowed from the library, is

filled with fascinating stories.

17. He arrived just in time, as the train was about to

depart.

18. The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air,

making my mouth water.

19. I don’t understand why you always disagree with

me.

20. The birdsong that greeted me every morning was

a source of joy.

21. Despite her fears, she bravely climbed the

mountain peak.

22. The children laughed with delight as they chased

the butterflies in the meadow.

23. If you believe in yourself, you can achieve

anything you set your mind to.

24. He closed his eyes and imagined himself lying on

a warm beach.

25. As soon as the rain stopped, we went for a walk in

the park.
 1. Independent clause: The world is a beautiful place

2. Adjective clause: that won the competition;

Independent clause: The dog received a giant trophy

3. Independent clause: I can’t go swimming today;

Dependent clause: because the water is too cold

4. Independent clause: The city lights twinkled;

Adverbial phrase: from the aeroplane window

5. Dependent clause: Although he knew the answer;

Independent clause: he remained silent

6. Independent clause: She baked a delicious cake;

Dependent clause: that we all ate in minutes

7. Dependent clause: If you ever need help;

Independent clause: just give me a call

8. Independent clause: They often go to Italy;

Dependent clause: because they love the food

9. Independent clause: He worked tirelessly;

Adverbial clause: until the project was finally complete

10. Dependent clause: that David gave me for my

birthday

11. Noun clause: that spread like wildfire; Independent

clause: The news caused widespread panic

12. Independent clause: I’ll do whatever it takes

 13. Independent clause: held many secrets within its
walls

14. Adverbial clause: After she finished her chores;

Independent clause: she went out to play with her friends 1.
Adverbial clause: Whether you win or lose; Independent
clause: it’s important to play fair

2. Adjective clause: which I borrowed from the

library; Independent clause: The book is filled with
fascinating stories

3. Independent clause: He arrived just in time;

Adverbial clause: as the train was about to depart

4. Independent clause: The aroma of freshly baked

bread filled the air

5. Independent clause: I don’t understand; Adverbial

clause: why you always disagree with me

6. Noun clause: The birdsong that greeted me every

morning

7. Adverbial phrase: Despite her fears; Independent

clause: she bravely climbed the mountain peak

8. Adverbial clause: as they chased the butterflies in

the meadow

9. Dependent clause: If you believe in yourself;

Independent clause: you can achieve anything you set your
mind to
 10. Independent clause: He closed his eyes

11. Adverbial clause: As soon as the rain stopped;

Independent clause: we went for a walk in the park

Here are the sentences without the answers provided

immediately after each, followed by the answers
compiled at the end:
Exercise 2 - Choose the

Exercise 2 - Choose the Correct Clause Type

1. Give the money to whoever arrives first.

2. The boys are always playing.

3. She packed a backpack filled with snacks for the

long journey.

4. My sister loves cold drinks.

5. A vacation is what I need most.

6. I read the book.

7. Although I was nervous, I took a deep breath and

gave the presentation confidently.

8. Whenever the boys sleep, their teacher scolds

them.

9. He promised that he would call me soon, but I

haven’t heard from him yet.

10. The rain has stopped.

11. The host told us how he escaped.

12. If you don’t go, I will get angry.

13. He lost his double chin after he gave up chocolate.

14. I will call you when I am free.

 15. Please thank whoever chose to bring chocolate
cake to the party.

16. After she graduated from college, Sandra got a

job as a nurse.

17. You should ask what grandma adds to her cake to

make it so sweet.

18. When Johnathan left the house, he forgot his keys.

19. The conductor who led the marching band was

impressed with his players’ performance.

20. The man whom we had never met came over and
greeted us warmly.

21. When the dog ran across the street he was almost
hit by a car.

22. You there, who is sitting quietly at the corner,

come here and lead the class out.

23. I know the man who sells this watch. 24. The
sun is shining today.
1. B. Noun Clause

2. A. Main Clause

3. D. Adjective Clause

4. A. Main Clause

5. C. Noun Clause

6. A. Main Clause

7. B. Subordinate Clause

8. B. Subordinate Clause

9. C. Noun Clause

10. A. Main Clause

11. C. Noun Clause

12. B. Subordinate Clause

13. D. Adverbial Clause

14. A. Main Clause

15. C. Noun Clause

16. C. Adverbial Clause

17. C. Noun Clause

18. C. Adverbial Clause

19. D. Adjective Clause

20. D. Adjective Clause

 21. B. Subordinate Clause

22. D. Adjective Clause

23. B. Subordinate Clause

.
 A. Main 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)

Correct Clause Type

1. Give the money to whoever arrives first.

2. The boys are always playing.

3. She packed a backpack filled with snacks for the
long journey.

4. My sister loves cold drinks.

5. A vacation is what I need most.

6. I read the book.

7. Although I was nervous, I took a deep breath and

gave the presentation confidently.

8. Whenever the boys sleep, their teacher scolds

them.

9. He promised that he would call me soon, but I

haven’t heard from him yet.

10. The rain has stopped.

11. The host told us how he escaped.

12. If you don’t go, I will get angry.

13. He lost his double chin after he gave up chocolate.

14. I will call you when I am free.

15. Please thank whoever chose to bring chocolate

cake to the party.

16. After she graduated from college, Sandra got a

job as a nurse.

17. You should ask what grandma adds to her cake to

make it so sweet.

18. When Johnathan left the house, he forgot his keys.

 19. The conductor who led the marching band was
impressed with his players’ performance.

20. The man whom we had never met came over and
greeted us warmly.

21. When the dog ran across the street he was almost
hit by a car.

22. You there, who is sitting quietly at the corner,

come here and lead the class out.

23. I know the man who sells this watch.

24. The sun is shining today.

Answers

1. B. Noun Clause

2. A. Main Clause

3. D. Adjective Clause

4. A. Main Clause

5. C. Noun Clause

6. A. Main Clause

7. B. Subordinate Clause

8. B. Subordinate Clause

9. C. Noun Clause

10. A. Main Clause

11. C. Noun Clause

12. B. Subordinate Clause

13. D. Adverbial Clause

14. A. Main Clause

15. C. Noun Clause

16. C. Adverbial Clause

17. C. Noun Clause

18. C. Adverbial Clause 19. D. Adjective Clause

20. D. Adjective Clause

21. B. Subordinate Clause

22. D. Adjective Clause

23. B. Subordinate Clause

24. A. Main Clause