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Relative and Adverb Clauses Practice Quiz

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Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 8
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Paper art depicting a trivia quiz named Clause Rally Challenge for high school English grammar.

Easy
In the sentence 'The book that she read was fascinating,' which part is the relative clause?
that she read
The book
was fascinating
she read
The relative clause provides additional information about the noun 'book'. 'that she read' is the dependent clause modifying 'book'.
In the sentence 'I will call you when I arrive,' which part is the adverb clause?
I arrive
I will call you
will call you when
when I arrive
The clause 'when I arrive' indicates the time of the action, functioning as the adverb clause that modifies the verb 'call'.
In the sentence 'The girl who won the prize smiled,' which word is the relative pronoun?
prize
smiled
who
girl
The word 'who' is the relative pronoun that introduces the relative clause and refers back to 'the girl'.
Which sentence contains an adverb clause conveying reason?
He sang beautifully during the concert.
She was late because her car broke down.
We'll start dinner after everyone arrives.
The movie that we watched was thrilling.
The clause 'because her car broke down' explains the reason for being late, clearly functioning as an adverb clause of reason.
In the sentence 'When I read, I learn,' which part is the adverb clause?
I learn
When I read
read, I
When
The clause 'When I read' acts as an adverb clause by indicating the time when the action of learning occurs.
Medium
In the sentence 'My brother, who lives in Canada, is visiting,' how is the relative clause used?
It functions as an adverb clause.
It is nonrestrictive, providing extra information about 'my brother'.
It acts as the subject of the sentence.
It is restrictive, identifying which brother is visiting.
The clause 'who lives in Canada' adds non-essential information about 'my brother' and is therefore nonrestrictive.
In the sentence 'She owns a car that is red,' what type of clause is 'that is red'?
Independent clause functioning as subject.
Nonrestrictive relative clause.
Restrictive relative clause modifying 'car'.
Adverb clause explaining time.
The clause 'that is red' specifies which car is being discussed, making it a restrictive relative clause.
In the sentence 'Although it was raining, they played soccer,' what is the function of the adverb clause 'Although it was raining'?
It serves as an intensifier.
It acts as a relative clause.
It modifies the noun 'they'.
It shows contrast between the weather and their action.
The adverb clause 'Although it was raining' indicates a contrast, explaining that despite the rain, the soccer game went on.
What is the punctuation error in the sentence 'My friend who is a doctor, will join us for dinner'?
Only a comma after 'friend' is needed.
The comma after 'doctor' should be removed.
It should have a comma both before 'who' and after 'is a doctor' to set off the nonrestrictive clause.
There should be no commas in the sentence.
A nonrestrictive relative clause must be enclosed by commas. The error here is the missing comma before 'who'.
Fill in the blank: 'The author, ______ wrote the famous novel, won an award.' Which option correctly fills the blank to form a nonrestrictive relative clause?
that
which
who
whom
In nonrestrictive clauses referring to people, 'who' is the appropriate relative pronoun. The other options are not conventionally used in this context.
In the sentence 'If you study hard, you will succeed,' which part is the adverb clause and what does it express?
If you study hard; it expresses a condition.
study hard; it explains manner.
you study hard; it indicates cause.
you will succeed; it expresses the result.
The clause 'If you study hard' sets a condition for success, making it an adverb clause of condition.
Which sentence uses a relative clause correctly to combine ideas?
The car that he bought is expensive.
The car, that he bought is expensive.
The car he bought is expensive.
The car which he bought, is expensive.
Option A properly uses the relative clause 'that he bought' to specify which car is expensive, effectively combining the ideas.
Select the sentence where 'whose' is correctly used as a relative pronoun.
I met a writer whose stories inspire many.
I saw a cat whose ran across the road.
The house whose built in 1920 is charming.
She is the musician, whose talent is unmatched.
Option A correctly employs 'whose' to indicate possession relating to the writer's stories.
In the sentence 'He whispered so that he wouldn't wake the baby,' which clause indicates purpose?
He whispered
he wouldn't wake
so that he wouldn't wake the baby
the baby
The clause 'so that he wouldn't wake the baby' explains the purpose behind his whispering, making it the adverb clause of purpose.
Which combined sentence properly uses a relative clause to merge 'The teacher gave a lecture.' and 'The lecture was engaging.'?
The teacher gave a lecture that was engaging.
The teacher gave a lecture; it was engaging.
The teacher, who gave a lecture, was engaging.
The teacher gave a lecture, and it was engaging.
Option A correctly incorporates the relative clause 'that was engaging' to merge the two ideas into one coherent sentence.
Hard
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a reduced relative clause.
The students, enrolled in the program, received scholarships.
The students enrolled in the program received scholarships.
The students, that were enrolled in the program, received scholarships.
The students that were enrolled in the program, received scholarships.
Option A correctly reduces the relative clause 'who were enrolled in the program' to 'enrolled in the program' without unnecessary punctuation.
In the sentence 'Before the sun rose, the birds that nested on the hill sang,' what is the function of the clause 'that nested on the hill'?
It serves as a noun clause.
It functions as a relative clause modifying 'birds'.
It acts as an independent clause.
It functions as an adverb clause modifying 'sang'.
The clause 'that nested on the hill' provides extra detail about 'birds', making it a relative clause that modifies the noun.
Which sentence correctly converts the ideas 'I postponed my decision' and 'The decision was postponed due to uncertainty' into one sentence with an adverb clause?
I postponed my decision; uncertainty guided me.
Because of uncertainty, my decision was postponed.
I postponed my decision because I was uncertain.
My decision was postponed, which was due to uncertainty.
Option A effectively combines the two ideas by using the adverb clause 'because I was uncertain' to explain the reason for postponing the decision.
Which interpretation of the sentence 'I admired the painter who my friend mentioned' is most supported by standard usage?
I admired the painter that my friend mentioned.
I admired my friend, who mentioned the painter.
I admired the painter, and my friend admired him too.
I admired the painter while my friend mentioned a different artist.
The sentence structure indicates that the relative clause 'who my friend mentioned' modifies 'the painter', showing that it was the painter mentioned by the friend.
Which sentence best combines the ideas 'She completed her homework' and 'She did so quickly' into one complex sentence with an adverb clause of result?
She quickly completed her homework; her speed surprised her teacher.
She completed her homework so quickly that she finished before everyone else.
Quickly, she completed her homework with care.
She completed her homework, and she did it quickly.
Option A effectively combines both ideas by using the result adverb clause 'that she finished before everyone else', which clearly conveys the consequence of her quick work.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify and differentiate between relative and adverb clauses.
  2. Analyze sentence structures to determine clause functions and relationships.
  3. Apply rules of grammar to construct sentences with correct clause usage.
  4. Evaluate sentence clarity and coherence through effective clause integration.
  5. Synthesize grammar principles to boost confidence in test and exam performance.

5.01 Quiz: Relative & Adverb Clauses Review Cheat Sheet

  1. Spotting Relative Clauses - Relative clauses are like fun sidekicks that give extra details about a noun, starting with pronouns such as "who," "which," or "that." They can be essential or just bonus info, making your sentences more interesting. Sharpen this skill to add clarity and pizzazz to your writing! UNC Writing Center: Relative Clauses
    2. UNC Writing Center: Relative Clauses
  2. Restrictive vs. Non‑Restrictive Clauses - Think of restrictive clauses as bodyguards: they're crucial to the sentence and come without commas, while non‑restrictive ones are like friendly commentators - extra info that's set off by commas. Mixing them up can totally change your meaning, so mastering the difference is a game‑changer. UNR Writing Center: Relative Clauses & Pronouns
    3. UNR Writing Center: Relative Clauses & Pronouns
  3. Meet Your Relative Pronouns - Pronouns like "who," "whom," "whose," "which," and "that" are your go‑to guides for launching relative clauses - they point back to a noun you mentioned earlier. Knowing which one to use keeps your writing sharp and your reader's curiosity satisfied. Twinkl: Relative Clauses Explained
    4. Twinkl: Relative Clauses Explained
  4. Omitting Pronouns in Restrictive Clauses - In restrictive clauses, you can sometimes drop the relative pronoun if it's acting as the object - like "The book (that) I borrowed was fascinating." It's a neat shortcut, but only in essential clauses! UNR Writing Center: Relative Clauses & Pronouns
    5. UNR Writing Center: Relative Clauses & Pronouns
  5. Understanding Adverbial Clauses - Adverbial clauses are the storytellers that tweak verbs, adjectives, or adverbs by adding info about time, place, condition, contrast, cause, or purpose. They're always dependent, so they love to hang onto a main clause for support! Wikipedia: Adverbial Clauses
    6. Wikipedia: Adverbial Clauses
  6. Subordinating Conjunction Starters - Words like "because," "although," "if," "when," and "while" are your ticket to crafting adverbial clauses. For example, "I stayed home because it was raining" - see how "because" sets the scene? Wikipedia: Adverbial Clauses (Conjunctions)
    7. Wikipedia: Adverbial Clauses (Conjunctions)
  7. Playing with Clause Placement - Adverbial clauses are flexible: they can kick things off ("When it rains, I read"), pop into the middle, or close out your thought. Experiment with position to change the emphasis and rhythm of your sentences! Wikipedia: Adverbial Clauses (Placement)
    8. Wikipedia: Adverbial Clauses (Placement)
  8. Diving into Relative Adverbs - Words like "where," "when," and "why" introduce relative clauses that pinpoint place, time, or reason - think "The park where we met is beautiful." They're adverbs in disguise, adding context and color! MasterClass: Relative Adverbs
    9. MasterClass: Relative Adverbs
  9. That vs. Which: The Ultimate Showdown - Use "that" for restrictive clauses (no commas!) and "which" for non‑restrictive ones (comma alert!). Getting this right will make your writing crisp and error‑free. UNC Writing Center: Relative Clauses
    10. UNC Writing Center: Relative Clauses
  10. Practice Makes Perfect - Level up by finding and creating sentences with both relative and adverbial clauses. The more you play around, the more natural they'll feel - soon you'll be crafting complex sentences like a pro! Albert.io: Practice Relative Clauses
    11. Albert.io: Practice Relative Clauses
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