Clauses Quiz—3 Daily Grades

I. On the line provided, write I if what you’re reading is an independent clause

and write S if what you’re reading is a subordinate clause.

_____1. On August 29, 1965, astronaut Gordon Cooper chatted by radio-telephone

with astronaut Scott Carpenter.
_____2. While Cooper was completing a successful eight day Gemini mission in his
spaceship Gemini 5.
_____3. Commander Carpenter was also on a mission that August day.
_____4. He was 205 feet under the surface of the Pacific Ocean in the capsule
Sealab II.
_____5. Which was moored one thousand yards off La Jolla, California.
_____6. The radio-telephone conversation, therefore, was from a spaceship to a
submerged seacapsule.
_____7. Both missions, Sealab II and Gemini 5, were designed to test a human’s
abilities in an alien environment.
_____8. Because much is still not known about the sea or outer space.
_____9. Learning about both environments.
_____10. On earth, both missions were directed by Captain George F. Bond.

II. If the following sentences contain a subordinate clause, write yes on the
blank. If the sentences do not contain a subordinate clause, write no on the
blank. Hint: If you can underline a subordinate clause, the sentence has one!

_____11. After lunch, we took a nap.

_____12. I will give an “A” to anyone who earns it.
_____13. Because the sun is shining, the children played outside.
_____14. I do not understand people who are rude to others.
_____15. I will give a brownie to whoever wants one.
_____16. I went to Sunday School before I went to church.
_____17. Church let out right before lunch.
_____18. She is the girl who has pretty, black hair.
_____19. The person who has the highest grade point average is the winner.
_____20. My fifth period took a test which was easy.

III. Adjective clauses. Underline the adjective clause in each sentence below.
Circle the word that the clause modifies.

21. The painting that was very colorful caught our attention at the gallery.
22. The photographer who waited patiently sat on a small ledge all day.
23. The two parties argued all week over the contract which was important to both
sides.
24. We decided on an expedition to the top of the peak which was very high.
25. At the assembly, Ms. Leon made an announcement which stunned us all.

IV. Adverb Clauses. Underline the adverb clause in each sentence below.

26. If you read Emily Dickinson’s poetry, you would be moved by that woman’s
genius.
27. Although he liked pizza, he loved chocolate even more.
28. We dance our hearts out whenever we play our record albums.
29. My sister fell asleep while she was studying for her history exam.
30. Let’s go get pizza after you’re sister finishes her tennis game.

V. Noun Clauses. Underline the noun clause in each sentence below.

31. The man from whom we rented bikes was most helpful.
32. What we found was a nail in the tire.
33. The woman at the bike shop knew that she could fix the tire quickly.
34. We strongly suspected that the cat was the thief.
35. What you eat affects your health.

VI. Label the following as either an Adjective Clause (Adj.), an Adverb Clause
(Adv.), or as a Noun Clause (N.). (Hint: If you can substitute “it” for the clause,
then it may be a noun clause. Look to see what kind of clause it is in this order:
Adjective, Noun, Adverb.)

_____36. The trip, which lasted for three hours, was on the Nantahala River.
_____37. Listen carefully to the tips which such experts offer.
_____38. Whatever the doctor orders is to be done.
_____39. When people enter a museum, they sometimes find almost too much to
see.
_____40. Whether I go to college this year depends on money.

BONUS--+1 point for every one that you get right!

_____One must also learn certain techniques that will minimize dangers and
increase enjoyment.
_____Some people stop where the great prehistoric animals are re-created in
plaster.
_____A person who wants to go white-watering should investigate which rivers are
safe.
_____Mahlon repeated that he’d do his best.