Clause Basics
What is the basic function of each of the following coordinating conjunctions?
and - ?
but - ?
so - ?
or - ?
and - connect similar ideas
but - connect contrasting ideas
so - connect an action and a result
or - connects two options
Choose the correct relative pronoun.
The woman __________ lives next door is a doctor.
a. which
b. who
c. where
d. when
The woman who lives next door is a doctor.
Choose the correct noun clause word.
I don’t know __________ she is coming tonight.
a. because
b. if
c. although
d. during
I don’t know if she is coming tonight.
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction.
__________ it was raining, we went hiking.
a. Although
b. Unless
c. Because of
d. During
Although it was raining, we went hiking.
Choose the correct verb form.
If it rains tomorrow, we __________ at home.
a. stayed
b. stay
c. will stay
d. staying
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
Which of the following transition words accurately completes the sentence: She said she liked cats _________ she is allergic to them.
a. although
b. even though
c. therefore
d. even if
She said she liked cats even though she is allergic to them.
Combine the sentences using a relative clause.
I bought a laptop. The laptop was expensive.
I bought a laptop that/which was expensive.
Identify the noun clause in the sentence.
What he said surprised everyone.
What he said surprised everyone.
Identify the adverbial clause in the sentence.
After the movie ended, we went out for dinner.
After the movie ended, we went out for dinner.
Choose the correct reported sentence.
John said, “I am tired.”
a. John said that I am tired.
b. John said that he was tired.
c. John said that he is tired.
d. John said that he tired.
b. John said that he was tired.
Order the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph:
A: In today’s busy world, it is easy to forget about the importance of taking time off.
B: First of all, relaxation reduces stress that can lead to serious health problems.
C: Whatever the activity, they begin to feel physically and emotionally stronger.
D: For example, some people spend a restful day watching movies or reading.
E: Whether it lasts for a couple of hours or a few days, leisure time has specific benefits.
F: Others play sports.
A, E, B, D, F, and C
Choose the best answer.
The restaurant __________ we ate last night was excellent.
a. who
b. whose
c. where
d. which
The restaurant which we ate last night was excellent.
Complete the sentence with an appropriate noun clause.
The teacher explained ____________________________________.
The teacher explained...
Examples: ...that the work is due tomorrow/that the exam is on Wednesday/that homework is due in the morning, etc.
Complete the sentence with an adverbial clause.
I will call you ____________________________________.
I will call you when I get home/when I get there/when...
Correct the error in the sentence.
If she would study more, she would pass the test.
If she studied more, she would pass the test.
Choose the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentence.
The teacher __________ helped me after class was very patient.
a. which
b. who
c. where
d. when
The teacher who helped me after class was very patient.
Correct the error in the sentence.
The student which won the competition received a scholarship.
The student who/that won the competition received a scholarship.
Correct the error in the sentence.
She asked where was the nearest bank.
She asked where __ the nearest bank was.
Correct the error in the sentence.
Because he was tired but he finished the project.
He was tired, but he finished the project.
The sentence does not need the "because"
Correct the error in the sentence.
He told that he was busy.
He told us/me that he was busy.
Categorize the following clauses based on whether they are independent or dependent clauses:
1. Although the weather was cold
2. Maria finished her homework before dinner.
3. Because the store closed early
4. The students laughed at the joke.
Dependent: 1, 3
Independent: 2, 4
Combine the sentences into one sentence using a relative clause with whose.
I met a man. His daughter studies engineering.
I met a man whose daughter studies engineering.
Combine the sentences using a noun clause.
I don’t know. Why did they cancel the meeting?
I don't know why they cancelled the meeting.
Combine the sentences using an adverbial clause of contrast.
The restaurant was expensive. We decided to eat there.
The restaurant where we decided to eat was expensive.
Other answers will be accepted if they are grammatical
Complete the sentence with a logical result clause.
If people don’t recycle, ____________________________________.
If people don’t recycle, then...