Grammar

Handbook
10th
 Noun Clause
Exercise A: Identify the noun clause in each sentence below. In the blank write the
noun clause and how it is functioning in the sentence.

1. Do you know who is the governor of Ohio? DO

2. Susan thinks that she will get the job at Martin's Store.

3. Whoever phoned us didn't let the phone ring long enough.

4. Andy promised that he'd be on time for the party. DO

5. Whether or not she should go camping worried Jane. S

6. Mr. Sims mentioned that he'd be late for the meeting. DO

7. Whoever sent us this letter should have signed his or her name. S

8. Who your ancestors were makes no difference to me. S

9. Mr. Barnes swore that he would tell the truth. DO

10. That anyone else could be doing the same experiments never occurred to him. S

11. The old man knew where the treasure was kept. DO

12. I'll never forget what happened on our way to the carnival. DO

13. I knew that the safe was behind the picture. DO

14. Amy assured Miss Jordan that she understood the problems. DO

15. What happened on June 30, 1973, will never be forgotten in our town. S

Adjective Clause
Identifying Adjective Clauses: Underline the adjective clause in each of the following
sentences. Highlight the word it modifies.

1. Mike, whose ancestors came from Ireland, marched in the St. Patrick's Day parade.

2. The woman who lives next door is a registered nurse.

3. Williamsburg, Virginia, is a place that I'd like to visit.

4. Math, which is Dave's favorite subject, has always been easy for him.

5. There is the house that I'd like to buy.

6. Larry's letter, which he mailed Tuesday, reached me on Thursday.

7. Summer, which is my favorite season, will be here in another week.

8. Phil is reading The Call of the Wild, which is Jack London's most famous book.

9. We live just twenty miles from O'Hare Airport, which is the world's busiest airport.

10. Newton, Iowa, is the town where Barbara was born.

11. I'm taking golf lessons from Erika Lavery, who is a pro at the country club.

12. That dog that you found belongs to the Olsons.

Forming Plurals with Nouns

What is the correct plural form?

1. How many (galaxy) are there in the universe? _galaxies_

2. Micah took two (photo) of the eclipse. __photos___

3. Both of my (brother-in law) are stargazers. ___brothers-in-law_____

4. People sat on their (porch) to see the comet. __porches____

5. How many (child) are in your scientists’ club? _childrens___

6. We raked (leaf) until the sun set. ___leaves____

7. Our teacher used (tomato) to represent planets. __tomatoes____

8. We watched two video (series) about asteroids. ___seriess___

9. How many (woman) astronauts have flown in space? ____women_____

10. Astronauts risk their (life) in space. ___lives___

 Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
In the following sentences, underline the verbs and tell whether they are transitive or
intransitive. Highlight the direct objects.

1. The house on the hill belongs to the Millers. Intransitive

2. Mrs. Russell has three children in elementary school. transitive

3. You should not walk in the rain without your boots. Intransitive

4. The failure of the experiment discouraged Charles. Transitive

5. The man showed us a picture of his entire family. Transitive

6. He has perfected several new techniques for medical research. Transitive

7. Why did you take my umbrella? Transitive

8. Beethoven composed many great pieces of music. Transitive

9. How many famous paintings does he possess? Transitive

10. Tom likes neither coffee nor tea. Transitive

11. My uncle has lived in Paris for many years. Intransitive

12. Many of the buildings in Paris are very old and beautiful. Intransitive
13. Did you speak to the counsellor about your problem? Intransitive

14. John’s plans for the new house were incomplete. Intransitive

15. Mr. Gibbs stopped at the filling station for some gas. Intransitive