CLAUSES IDENTIFICATION-QUIZ

Clauses — Identify the Type (50 MCQs)

Interactive worksheet — choose the clause type for each underlined/highlighted clause.

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Instructions: For each question, select the option that identifies the type of clause. Options order for every question: (Independent clause / Adverb clause / Noun clause / Adjective clause). Use Print → Save as PDF from your browser to download a printable copy. The Answer Key is hidden by default.

Question 1 of 50

1.

When the train arrived, we boarded quickly.

Independent clause Adverb clause Noun clause Adjective clause

2.

The girl who won the medal is my student.

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3.

I don’t know where he lives.

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4.

Although it was raining, we continued our walk.

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5.

The book that you gave me is useful.

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6.

She said that she would come.

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7.

We left early so that we could catch the bus.

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8.

If you study well, you will pass.

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9.

The man whose wallet was stolen complained to the police.

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10.

Tell me why you are late.

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11.

I remember what you taught me.

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12.

The car which he bought is expensive.

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13.

Before the sun rises, farmers begin working.

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14.

Because she was tired, she slept early.

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15.

He didn’t tell me where he was going.

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16.

This is the place where I was born.

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17.

We cannot start until everyone arrives.

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18.

I believe that he is honest.

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19.

The students who are late must report to the office.

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20.

We cheered loudly when the team scored.

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21.

I want to know whether this is correct.

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22.

The boy who helped her was praised.

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23.

We will wait here until the rain stops.

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24.

Although the task was difficult, he completed it.

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25.

Nobody knows who stole the money.

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26.

She likes people who are honest.

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27.

He came late because he missed the bus.

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28.

When the bell rang, the class ended.

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29.

Her dream is that she becomes a doctor.

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30.

The film that we watched was excellent.

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31.

If you need help, just call me.

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32.

He didn’t say why he refused.

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33.

The boy who was injured is recovering.

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34.

We stayed indoors because it was too hot.

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35.

This is what I wanted.

Independent clause Adverb clause Noun clause Adjective clause

36.

I will wait until you finish.

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37.

The teacher who taught us retired.

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38.

You must leave before it gets dark.

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39.

He asked who was calling.

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40.

The house that Jack built is famous.

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41.

We celebrated after the exams were over.

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42.

He explained how he solved the problem.

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43.

The person whom you met is my uncle.

Independent clause Adverb clause Noun clause Adjective clause

44.

Since he apologized, I forgave him.

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45.

I don’t understand why she left.

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46.

The chair that is broken needs repair.

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47.

I will join you if I finish my work.

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48.

What she believes is true.

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49.

The place where he lives is far away.

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50.

When the results were announced, the hall erupted.

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