In the following sentences state whether the subordinate clause is an adverb clause, adjective clause or noun clause.
1They serve God well who serve His children.
Wrong!
The clause "who serve His children" describes the pronoun "They", so the correct type is "Adjective clause".
2Quarrels won't last long if the fault is only on one side.
Wrong!
The clause "if the fault is only on one side" gives a condition, so the correct type is "Adverb clause".
3That you should say so surprises me.
Wrong!
The clause "That you should say so" acts as the subject of the verb, so the correct type is "Noun clause".
4Your statement that you found the money in the closet cannot be believed.
Wrong!
The clause "that you found the money in the closet" explains the content of the statement, so the correct type is "Noun clause".
5I asked the boy how old he was.
Wrong!
The clause "how old he was" acts as the object of "asked", so the correct type is "Noun clause".
6Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.
Wrong!
The clause "that wears the crown" modifies the noun "head", so the correct type is "Adjective clause".
7Youth is the time when the seeds of character are sown.
Wrong!
The clause "when the seeds of character are sown" modifies the noun "time", so the correct type is "Adjective clause".
8Servants who are honest are trusted.
Wrong!
The clause "who are honest" modifies the noun "Servants", so the correct type is "Adjective clause".
9Because I like you, I shall help you.
Wrong!
The clause "Because I like you" gives the reason for the action, so the correct type is "Adverb clause".
10The dog followed the boy wherever he went.
Wrong!
The clause "wherever he went" tells where the action happened, so the correct type is "Adverb clause".
11If I like it, I will buy it.
Wrong!
The clause "If I like it" gives a condition for the action, so the correct type is "Adverb clause".
12They spoke in a low voice so that the child would not wake up.
Wrong!
The clause "so that the child would not wake up" gives the purpose of the action, so the correct type is "Adverb clause".
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- They serve God well who serve His children. — Adjective clause
- Quarrels won’t last long if the fault is only on one side. — Adverb clause
- That you should say so surprises me. — Noun clause
- Your statement that you found the money in the closet cannot be believed. — Noun clause
- I asked the boy how old he was. — Noun clause
- Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. — Adjective clause
- Youth is the time when the seeds of character are sown. — Adjective clause
- Servants who are honest are trusted. — Adjective clause
- Because I like you, I shall help you. — Adverb clause
- The dog followed the boy wherever he went. — Adverb clause
- If I like it, I will buy it. — Adverb clause
- They spoke in a low voice so that the child would not wake up. — Adverb clause