A group of words that have a subject and a verb that can or cannot stand alone.
Clause
100
because I have lived in several states
A. subordinate clause
B. dependent clause
C. A & B
C. A & B
100
Those students (whose books are overdue) must pay large fines before getting a report card.
A. (whose books are overdue) = ADJ clause
B. (whose books are overdue) = ADV clause
C. (whose books are overdue) = N clause
A. (whose books are overdue) = ADJ clause
100
Free samples were given to whoever asked for them.
A. whoever asked for them = obj of prep
B. whoever asked for them = DO
A. whoever asked for them = APC
A. whoever asked for them = obj of prep
100
My daughter is eager for Christmas to arrive.
A. APC
B. DO
C. IO
A. APC
200
An example of which is noun clause
Subordinate OR dependent clause
200
his writing has improved
A. independent clause
B. dependent clause
C. subordinate clause
A. independent clause
200
(When I finish my homework), I will call you to check my answers.
A. (When I finish my homework) = ADJ clause
B. (When I finish my homework) = ADV clause
C. (When I finish my homework) = N clause
B. (When I finish my homework) = ADV clause
200
However the grade was earned seemed to be the easiest way to pass the class.
A. Subject
B. Adj clause
C. Adv clause
A. Subject
200
My classmates gave me singing the school song at the ceremony an award.
A. APC
B. DO
C. IO
C. IO
300
These words begin most adverb and noun clauses.
A. Subordinate conjunctions
B. Subordinate clause
A. Subordinate conjunctions
300
Where I study is my business.
A. Noun clause = subject
B. Adverb clause; inverted
C. Functions as adjective
A. Noun clause = subject
300
The biggest moment in New Orleans history was (when they won Superbowl XLIV.)
A. (when they won Superbowl XLIV.) = ADJ clause
B. (when they won Superbowl XLIV.) = ADV clause
C. (when they won Superbowl XLIV.) = N clause
C. (when they won Superbowl XLIV.) = N clause
300
Billy Bob was who I wanted to marry until George swept me off my feet.
A. who I wanted to marry = modifies Billy Bob
B. who I wanted to marry = Predicate Nominative
C. A and B
C. A and B
300
He seems horrified she wore stripes with plaid.
A. DO
B. IO
C. APC
C. APC
400
These words begin most adjective clauses.
Relative pronouns
400
Your decision to wait which seemed to be the reason for the delay annoyed the customers.
A. Noun clause = DO
B. Noun clause = IO
C. Noun clause = APC
C. Noun clause = APC
400
I will study with Marie (until my mother comes home from bingo.)
A. (until my mother comes home from bingo.) = ADJ clause
B. (until my mother comes home from bingo.) = ADV clause
C. (until my mother comes home from bingo.) = N clause
B. (until my mother comes home from bingo.) = ADV clause
400
I can see that this plate is chipped on the edge.
A. DO
B. IO
C. APC
A. DO
400
My coworker hates whoever keeps leaving the photocopier on.
A. DO
B. IO
C. APC
A. DO
500
These words can replace a noun clause in any sentence
A. Noun
B. Noun clause
C. Pronoun
C. Pronouns
500
run
A. Fragment
B. Independent Clause
C. Subordinate Clause
B. Independent Clause
500
(Whoever stole the last cookie) should be banned from being in the kitchen without proper supervision.
A. (Whoever stole the last cookie)=ADJ clause
B. (Whoever stole the last cookie)=ADV clause
C. (Whoever stole the last cookie)=N clause
C. (Whoever stole the last cookie)=N clause
500
She gave whoever passed the test a free homework pass for the nine weeks.
A. DO
B. IO
C. APC
B. IO
500
A noun clause can be replaced by the pronoun someone or something.
A. True
B. False