Exercises on Clauses Rules

 

Clauses Exercises – Practise Quiz Exercises on Clauses Rules (True or False)

Exercises on Clauses Rules – A clause is a group of words which comprises of a subject and predicate. It may be complete or incomplete. This true or false exercise on different types of clauses will help you gain confidence in the topic and assist you in identifying the various types of clauses and their example sentences. So, let’s get started!

 

Identify whether the following are true or false-

1. The subject comprises of the adjective or describing word.
a.
b.

2. The predicate in a clause is made up of the noun or pronoun.
a.
b.

3. The predicate usually answers the question “who” or “what”.
a.
b.

4. The question “who” or “what” is answered by the subject in the sentence.
a.
b.

5. There are four types of clauses.
a.
b.

6. The independent clause depends upon the dependent clause to complete its meaning.
a.
b.

7. Dependent clauses are of three types - Adjectival, adverbial and nominal.
a.
b.

8. Clauses can be combined to form compound and complex sentences.
a.
b.

9. Prepositions are used to join clauses.
a.
b.

10. In the sentence- ‘She visits the library often because she likes to read books.’ The dependent clause ‘because she likes to read books’ is an adjectival clause.
a.
b.

11. In the sentence- ‘She likes the dress that is displayed in the window.’ The dependent clause ‘that is displayed in the window’ is an adjectival clause.
a.
b.

12. In the sentence- ‘Please give me the book that you were reading.’ The dependent clause ‘that you were reading’ is an adjectival clause.
a.
b.

13. In the sentence- ‘I visit the park because I like flowers.’ The dependent clause ‘because I like flowers’ is an adjectival clause.
a.
b.

14. In the sentence- ‘She goes to the temple because she is spiritual minded.’ The dependent clause ‘because she is spiritual minded’ is an adjectival clause.
a.
b.

15. In the sentence- ‘Please go to the infirmary as you look sick.’ The dependent clause ‘as you look sick’ is an adverbial clause.
a.
b.

16. ‘I met the girl who was in news recently’. In this sentence, the dependent clause ‘who was in news’ is an adjectival clause.
a.
b.

17. In the sentence- ‘I know that you are loyal.’ The dependent clause ‘that you are loyal’ is an adjectival clause.
a.
b.

18. In the sentence- ‘I want the dress that is shown in the advertisement.’ The dependent clause ‘that is shown in the advertisement’ is an adjectival clause.
a.
b.

19. In the sentence- ‘This is the trouser that got damaged.’ The dependent clause ‘that got damaged’ is an adverbial clause.
a.
b.

20. In the sentence- ‘I want the bouquet that is kept behind the lilies.’ The dependent clause ‘that is kept behind the lilies’ is an adjectival clause.
a.
b.


 

Conclusion

The topic of clauses is advanced grammar and so, you must study it in-depth. We hope these true or false exercises on clauses have helped you in achieving your goals!