Practice with Dependent Clauses



Practice with Dependent Clauses

I. Clauses at Clause Level: Find the dependent clause in each sentence. Determine if it is a nominal or adverbial clause. For nominal clauses, also state its role in the sentence (subject, direct object, etc.)

1. The play ended after the director made his final bow.

2. You should call whoever knows how to fix it.

3. They went to the car dealership so that they could look for a new car.

4. Working as a waitress in an upscale restaurant is very demanding.

5. What he really wanted was the truth.

6. She feels how a queen must feel.

7. The manager returned the money as if destroyed by regret.

8. Even if you fail, the attempt is important.

9. You will certainly be hurt if hit by the heavy ball.

10. His greatest weakness is eating too much chocolate.

11. Though depressed, he continued with his usual routine.

12. Give me what I need.

13. The students in my class did very well, whereas the others failed miserably.

14. When the clock struck 12, Cinderella had to go home.

15. I was terrified when the car spun on the wet road.

16. Wherever you want to go, just tell me.

17. That the baby was born healthy was great news.

18. Fill in the missing information when possible.

19. In case you’re at the supermarket, can you pick up some toilet paper?

20. Should you fail in the mission, I will have to kill you.

21. While considered charming by strangers, his friends knew his “un-charming” side.

22. Though crushed by false hope, she refused to ignore her heart.

23. While improving in his reading comprehension, he was digressing in his listening skills.

24. Seeing that it was snowing heavily, the party was cancelled.

25. Wherever bought, the important thing was the cheap price.

26. Running out of time, Jill chose the first outfit she saw in the closet.

27. The doctor came early so as to prepare for the day’s surgeries.

28. Singing at the top of her voice, she performed the show.

29. To wear white after Labor Day is considered a terrible fashion mistake.

30. I wish you would tell me the problem.

31. Having a dog over 80 pounds is illegal within the city limits.

32. To be frank, I never liked chocolate.

33. I’ve been signing in the church choir since I was 5 years old.

34. Her dream is to be the greatest actress of all time.

35. Her stomach in knots, she stood on the stage and gave her speech.

II. Clauses at Phrase Level: Find the dependent clause in each sentence. State whether it is (a) noun phrase post-modification, (b) relative clause, (c) adjective phrase post-modification, or (d) prepositional complement.

1. I’m so excited to learn all about the people and places of ancient Egypt.

2. Even though I love you, I’m so angry at your insisting on such a horrible color!

3. My sister’s boyfriend, who I never really liked anyway, dumped her.

4. While walking down the street, I saw a man sitting in the abandoned park.

5. Having almost drowned once, I never walk in the water, where too many dangers lurk.

6. In my opinion, you would be ridiculous to sail around the world in a rowboat!

7. Surfing the net lets me find people who used to attend high school with me.

8. The book, left open on the table, happened to be Mary Ann’s personal diary.

9. Any questions left unanswered will be marked incorrect.

10. The officer was greatly distressed to hear the news about his favorite private’s death.

11. The manager was wondering about the clerk’s learning such wonderful sales skills so quickly.

12. Anybody who thinks poorly of our government should do something about it!

13. There was a path where I frequently wandered when I felt sad or lonely.

14. My boss was certain I’d figure out the complicated financial problem.

15. The silverware, received by my mother on her wedding day, was very rarely used.

16. Having just been freed from a death sentence, he was destroyed by his sister’s betraying him to the enemy.

III. Clauses at Clause AND Phrase Level: Analyze the following sentences. Identify all the dependent clauses (both at clause and at phrase level).

At clause level: state whether it is nominal (subject, DO, etc) or adverbial

At phrase level: state whether it is noun phrase post-modification, relative clause, adjective phrase post-

modification, or prepositional complement

1. The teacher, recently declared head of the department, spoke about whatever came to his mind.

2. Alone and afraid, the babysitter called her mother, who always knew what she needed to hear.

3. So as to win the grand prize, she looked for whatever piece would fit in the puzzle.

4. While resting in his bed, he dreamed about flying away on a magic carpet.

5. I declare, that is the ugliest dress I’ve ever seen in my entire life!

6. However you decide to do it, just finish it quickly.

7. He acted as though he was brilliant, but it was well-known that he lied about his earning such a prestigious degree.

8. The senators having been in agreement, the bill designed to save the economy was passed easily.

9. Leaving the house at 5am, Sam succeeded in beating all the other employees.

10. The camp, located in the mountains of North Carolina, offered to teach campers about the wild so as to prepare them for the future.

11. What is even worse, the doctor refused to give her medicine for the pain.

12. The only thing left to consider is when the news is to be announced.

13. She asked me to be the head of the new financial department, newly opened and completely disorganized.

14. As they say, nothing in life is easy to get without lots of hard work.

15. The book detailing the history of the US during WWII is what I was looking for when I went to the library.

Practice with Dependent Clauses-ANSWER KEY

I. Clauses at Clause Level: Find the dependent clause in each sentence. Determine if it is a nominal or adverbial clause. For nominal clauses, also state its role in the sentence (subject, direct object, etc.)

1. The play ended after the director made his final bow. ADV.CLAUSE (time)

2. You should call whoever knows how to fix it. NOM. CLAUSE (DO)

3. They went to the car dealership so that they could look for a new car. ADV. CLAUSE (purpose)

4. Working as a waitress in an upscale restaurant is very demanding. NOM. CLAUSE (subject)

5. What he really wanted was the truth. NOM. CLAUSE (subject)

6. She feels how a queen must feel. NOM. CLAUSE (SP)

7. The manager returned the money as if destroyed by regret. ADV. CLAUSE (manner)

8. Even if you fail, the attempt is important. ADV. CLAUSE (concession)

9. You will certainly be hurt if hit by the heavy ball. ADV. CLAUSE (condition)

10. His greatest weakness is eating too much chocolate. NOM. CLAUSE (SP)

11. Though depressed, he continued with his usual routine. ADV. CLAUSE (concession)

12. Give me what I need. NOM. CLAUSE (DO)

13. The students in my class did very well, whereas the others failed miserably. ADV. CLAUSE (contrast)

14. When the clock struck 12, Cinderella had to go home. ADV. CLAUSE (time)

15. I was terrified when the car spun on the wet road. ADV. CLAUSE (time)

16. Wherever you want to go, just tell me. ADV. CLAUSE (place)

17. That the baby was born healthy was great news. NOM. CLAUSE (subject)

18. Fill in the missing information when possible. ADV. CLAUSE (place)

19. In case you’re at the supermarket, can you pick up some toilet paper? ADV. CLAUSE (condition)

20. Should you fail in the mission, I will have to kill you. ADV. CLAUSE (condition)

21. While considered charming by strangers, his friends knew his “un-charming” side. ADV. CLAUSE (contrast)

22. Though crushed by false hope, she refused to ignore her heart. ADV. CLAUSE (concession)

23. While improving in his reading comprehension, he was digressing in his listening skills. ADV. CLAUSE (contrast)

24. Seeing that it was snowing heavily, the party was cancelled. ADV. CLAUSE (cause/reason)

25. Wherever bought, the important thing was the cheap price. ADV. CLAUSE (place)

26. Running out of time, Jill chose the first outfit she saw in the closet. ADV. CLAUSE (cause/reason)

27. The doctor came early so as to prepare for the day’s surgeries. ADV. CLAUSE (purpose)

28. Singing at the top of her voice, she performed the show. ADV. CLAUSE (manner)

29. To wear white after Labor Day is considered a terrible fashion mistake. NOM. CLAUSE (subject)

30. I wish you would tell me the problem. NOM. CLAUSE (DO)

31. Having a dog over 80 pounds is illegal within the city limits. NOM. CLAUSE (subject)

32. To be frank, I never liked chocolate. ADV. CLAUSE (comment)

33. I’ve been signing in the church choir since I was 5 years old. ADV. CLAUSE (time)

34. Her dream is to be the greatest actress of all time. NOM. CLAUSE (SP)

35. Her stomach in knots, she stood on the stage and gave her speech. ADV. CLAUSE (manner)

II. Clauses at Phrase Level: Find the dependent clause in each sentence. State whether it is (a) noun phrase post-modification, (b) relative clause, (c) adjective phrase post-modification, or (d) prepositional complement.

1. I’m so excited to learn all about the people and places of ancient Egypt. C

2. Even though I love you, I’m so angry at your insisting on such a horrible color! D

3. My sister’s boyfriend, who I never really liked anyway, dumped her. B

4. While walking down the street, I saw a man sitting in the abandoned park. A

5. Having almost drowned once, I never walk in the water, where too many dangers lurk. B

6. In my opinion, you would be ridiculous to sail around the world in a rowboat! C

7. Surfing the net lets me find people who used to attend high school with me. A

8. The book, left open on the table, happened to be Mary Ann’s personal diary. B

9. Any questions left unanswered will be marked incorrect. A

10. The officer was greatly distressed to hear the news about his favorite private’s death. C

11. The manager was wondering about the clerk’s learning such wonderful sales skills so quickly. D

12. Anybody who thinks poorly of our government should do something about it! A

13. There was a path where I frequently wandered when I felt sad or lonely. A

14. My boss was certain I’d figure out the complicated financial problem. C

15. The silverware, received by my mother on her wedding day, was very rarely used. B

16. Having just been freed from a death sentence, he was destroyed by his sister’s betraying him to the enemy.D

III. Clauses at Clause AND Phrase Level: Analyze the following sentences. Identify all the dependent clauses (both at clause and at phrase level).

Relative clause prep complement

1. The teacher, recently declared head of the department, spoke about whatever came to his mind.

ADV Clause

2. Alone and afraid, the babysitter called her mother, Relative Clause

who always knew [what she needed (to hear)].

[what she needed to hear] = NOM Clause as DO of relative clause

(to hear) = NOM Clause as DO of NOM Clause “what she needed…”

ADV. Clause prep complement

3. So as to win the grand prize, she looked for whatever piece would fit in the puzzle.

ADV Clause prep complement

4. While resting in his bed, he dreamed about flying away on a magic carpet.

ADV Clause noun phrase post-modification

5. I declare, that is the ugliest dress I’ve ever seen in my entire life!

ADV Clause

6. However you decide[ to do it], just finish it quickly.

[to do it] = NOM Clause as DO of ADV Clause

ADV Clause NOM Clause as subject

7. He acted as though he was brilliant, but it was well-known that he lied about [his earning such a prestigious degree].

[his earning such a prestigious degree] = prep complement

ADV Clause noun phrase post-modification

8. The senators having been in agreement, the bill designed to save the economy was passed easily.

ADV Clause prep complement

9. Leaving the house at 5am, Sam succeeded in beating all the other employees.

Relative clause NOM Clause as DO

10. The camp, located in the mountains of North Carolina, offered to teach campers about the wild

ADV Clause

so as to prepare them for the future.

ADV Clause NOM Clause as DO

11. What is even worse, the doctor refused to give her medicine for the pain.

Noun phrase post-modification

12. The only thing left (to consider) is (to consider) = adjective phrase post-modification

NOM Clause as SP

when the news is [to be announced]. [to be announced] = NOM Clause as SP of NOM Clause “when the news…”

NOM Clause as DO

13. She asked me to be the head of the new financial department, [newly opened and completely disorganized].

[newly opened…] = relative clause

ADV Clause adjective phrase post-modification

14. As they say, nothing in life is easy to get without lots of hard work.

Noun phrase post-modification NOM Clause as SP ADV Clause

15. The book detailing the history of the US during WWII is what I was looking for when I went to the library.

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