Identify the kind of clause used in the following sentences.
1The jury believed that the man was guilty.
Wrong!
The clause "that the man was guilty" is a "Noun clause" because it is the object of the verb "believed".
2Come when you like.
Wrong!
The clause "when you like" is an "Adverb clause" because it tells when to come.
3I know the girl who won the prize.
Wrong!
The clause "who won the prize" is an "Adjective clause" because it describes the noun "girl".
4He confessed that he was guilty.
Wrong!
The clause "that he was guilty" is a "Noun clause" because it is the object of the verb "confessed".
5I know you have great regard for him.
Wrong!
The clause "you have great regard for him" is a "Noun clause" because it is the object of the verb "know".
6Do you think that I am a fool?
Wrong!
The clause "that I am a fool" is a "Noun clause" because it is the object of the verb "think".
7Before I die, I want to see Venice.
Wrong!
The clause "Before I die" is an "Adverb clause" because it tells when the speaker wants to see Venice.
8The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
Wrong!
The clause "that rocks the cradle" is an "Adjective clause" because it describes the noun "hand".
9I know a boy whose father serves in the army.
Wrong!
The clause "whose father serves in the army" is an "Adjective clause" because it describes the noun "boy".
10I will not go until he arrives.
Wrong!
The clause "until he arrives" is an "Adverb clause" because it tells when the speaker will not go.
11The coffee maker that I bought for my wife is expensive.
Wrong!
The clause "that I bought for my wife" is an "Adjective clause" because it describes the noun "coffee maker".
12If you give respect, you get respect.
Wrong!
The clause "If you give respect" is an "Adverb clause" because it gives the condition for getting respect.
Answers
- The jury believed that the man was guilty. — Noun clause
- Come when you like. — Adverb clause
- I know the girl who won the prize. — Adjective clause
- He confessed that he was guilty. — Noun clause
- I know you have great regard for him. — Noun clause
- Do you think that I am a fool? — Noun clause
- Before I die, I want to see Venice. — Adverb clause
- The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. — Adjective clause
- I know a boy whose father serves in the army. — Adjective clause
- I will not go until he arrives. — Adverb clause
- The coffee maker that I bought for my wife is expensive. — Adjective clause
- If you give respect, you get respect. — Adverb clause
