*GRAMMAR 10.4-10.6 TEST

Grammar 10.4: Adverb Clauses
PART 1 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. (8 points)
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words to put in the box.
          *Do not include any commas or end punctuation in your answer.

2. Identify the subordinating conjunction that begins the adverb clause. (8 points)
          *Most of the time, but not always, you will only put one word in the box.

3. Identify the verb, adjective, or adverb that is being modified by the adverb clause. (8 points)
          *You may only put EXACTLY one word in the box unless it is a verb phrase.

Sentence #1: Builders use plywood in the construction of small boats because it is easy to shape.

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Adverb Clause: Builders use plywood in the construction of small boats because it is easy to shape. (6)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Builders use plywood in the construction of small boats because it is easy to shape.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Builders use plywood in the construction of small boats because it is easy to shape.

Sentence #2: I have not spoken with Jane since she moved. 

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Adverb Clause: I have not spoken with Jane since she moved. (3)

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Subordinating Conjunction: I have not spoken with Jane since she moved.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: I have not spoken with Jane since she moved.

Sentence #3: Airplanes sometimes fly to unscheduled cities when the weather is bad.

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Adverb Clause: Airplanes sometimes fly to unscheduled cities when the weather is bad. (5)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Airplanes sometimes fly to unscheduled cities when the weather is bad.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Airplanes sometimes fly to unscheduled cities when the weather is bad.

Sentence #4: The little girl was upset because her puppy was lost.

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Adverb Clause: The little girl was upset because her puppy was lost. (5)

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Subordinating Conjunction: The little girl was upset because her puppy was lost.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: The little girl was upset because her puppy was lost.

Sentence #5: Whenever I walk to school, my cat follows me down the street.

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Adverb Clause: Whenever I walk to school, my cat follows me down the street. (5)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Whenever I walk to school, my cat follows me down the street.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Whenever I walk to school, my cat follows me down the street.

Sentence #6: Please read the book while it’s still available from the library.

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Adverb Clause: Please read the book while it’s still available from the library. (7)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Please read the book while it’s still available from the library.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Please read the book while it’s still available from the library.

Sentence #7: Since it was just painted, do not lean against the wall.

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Adverb Clause: Since it was just painted, do not lean against the wall. (5)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Since it was just painted, do not lean against the wall.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Since it was just painted, do not lean against the wall.

Sentence #8: Tomatoes taste best when they’re fully ripened.

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Adverb Clause: Tomatoes taste best when they’re fully ripened. (4)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Tomatoes taste best when they’re fully ripened.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Tomatoes taste best when they’re fully ripened.

Grammar 10.5: Noun Clauses
PART 2 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the noun clause in each sentence. (8 points)
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words to put in the box.
          *Do not include any commas or end punctuation in your answer.

2. Determine the function of the noun clause. (8 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
          *There are exactly TWO of each type.

Sentence #1: What appeared to be true was ruled out after further investigation.

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Noun Clause: What appeared to be true was ruled out after further investigation. (5)

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Function: What appeared to be true was ruled out after further investigation.

Sentence #2: Give your ticket to whoever would enjoy the concert.

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Noun Clause: Give your ticket to whoever would enjoy the concert. (5)

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Function: Give your ticket to whoever would enjoy the concert.

Sentence #3: A steep hill and plenty of snow are what we need for sledding.

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Noun Clause: A steep hill and plenty of snow are what we need for sledding. (5)

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Function: A steep hill and plenty of snow are what we need for sledding.

Sentence #4: Nina could not understand why the dress was so expensive.

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Noun Clause: Nina could not understand why the dress was so expensive. (6)

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Function: Nina could not understand why the dress was so expensive.

Sentence #5: His problem is that he doesn’t write down his assignments.

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Noun Clause: His problem is that he doesn’t write down his assignments. (7)

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Function: His problem is that he doesn’t write down his assignments.

Sentence #6: The fish will hide under whatever rock it can find.

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Noun Clause: The fish will hide under whatever rock it can find. (5)

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Function: The fish will hide under whatever rock it can find.

Sentence #7: What makes me laugh is his crazy sense of humor.

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Noun Clause: What makes me laugh is his crazy sense of humor. (4)

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Function: What makes me laugh is his crazy sense of humor.

Sentence #8: Hiroko asked why I did not go to camp.

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Noun Clause: Hiroko asked why I did not go to camp. (7)

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Function: Hiroko asked why I did not go to camp.

Grammar 10.6: Classifying Dependent Clauses
PART 3 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine‌ ‌if the‌ ‌underlined clause is an adjective, adverb, or noun clause. (9 points)
          *Select‌ ‌one‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌options‌ ‌from‌ ‌the‌ ‌multiple‌ ‌choices‌ ‌listed.‌ ‌
          *There‌ ‌are‌ ‌exactly‌ THREE ‌of‌ ‌each‌ ‌type.‌

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Whoever invented that gadget must have made a fortune off of it.

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Dogs that undergo extensive training assist people with special needs.

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Whenever Maria sees a music store, she has to go inside and look around.

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James waited as though he had something else to say.

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The person who can answer your questions is seated by the window.

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A real miracle is that the hurricane didn’t destroy our house.

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We couldn’t figure out how the magician had done the trick.

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The second floor, which has been vacant for three years, is finally being renovated.

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Grammar 10.4: Adverb Clauses

PART 1 of 3

Adverb Clause: Builders use plywood in the construction of small boats because it is easy to shape. (6)

Subordinating Conjunction: Builders use plywood in the construction of small boats because it is easy to shape.

Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Builders use plywood in the construction of small boats because it is easy to shape.

Adverb Clause: I have not spoken with Jane since she moved. (3)

Subordinating Conjunction: I have not spoken with Jane since she moved.

Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: I have not spoken with Jane since she moved.

Adverb Clause: Airplanes sometimes fly to unscheduled cities when the weather is bad. (5)

Subordinating Conjunction: Airplanes sometimes fly to unscheduled cities when the weather is bad.

Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Airplanes sometimes fly to unscheduled cities when the weather is bad.

Adverb Clause: The little girl was upset because her puppy was lost. (5)

Subordinating Conjunction: The little girl was upset because her puppy was lost.

Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: The little girl was upset because her puppy was lost.

Adverb Clause: Whenever I walk to school, my cat follows me down the street. (5)

Subordinating Conjunction: Whenever I walk to school, my cat follows me down the street.

Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Whenever I walk to school, my cat follows me down the street.

Adverb Clause: Please read the book while it’s still available from the library. (7)

Subordinating Conjunction: Please read the book while it’s still available from the library.

Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Please read the book while it’s still available from the library.

Adverb Clause: Since it was just painted, do not lean against the wall. (5)

Subordinating Conjunction: Since it was just painted, do not lean against the wall.

Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Since it was just painted, do not lean against the wall.

Adverb Clause: Tomatoes taste best when they’re fully ripened. (4)

Subordinating Conjunction: Tomatoes taste best when they’re fully ripened.

Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Tomatoes taste best when they’re fully ripened.

Grammar 10.5: Noun Clauses

PART 2 of 3

Noun Clause: What appeared to be true was ruled out after further investigation. (5)

Function: What appeared to be true was ruled out after further investigation.

Noun Clause: Give your ticket to whoever would enjoy the concert. (5)

Function: Give your ticket to whoever would enjoy the concert.

Noun Clause: A steep hill and plenty of snow are what we need for sledding. (5)

Function: A steep hill and plenty of snow are what we need for sledding.

Noun Clause: Nina could not understand why the dress was so expensive. (6)

Function: Nina could not understand why the dress was so expensive.

Noun Clause: His problem is that he doesn’t write down his assignments. (7)

Function: His problem is that he doesn’t write down his assignments.

Noun Clause: The fish will hide under whatever rock it can find. (5)

Function: The fish will hide under whatever rock it can find.

Noun Clause: What makes me laugh is his crazy sense of humor. (4)

Function: What makes me laugh is his crazy sense of humor.

Noun Clause: Hiroko asked why I did not go to camp. (7)

Function: Hiroko asked why I did not go to camp.

Grammar 10.6: Classifying Dependent Clauses

PART 3 of 3

Whoever invented that gadget must have made a fortune off of it.

Dogs that undergo extensive training assist people with special needs.

Whenever Maria sees a music store, she has to go inside and look around.

James waited as though he had something else to say.

The person who can answer your questions is seated by the window.

A real miracle is that the hurricane didn’t destroy our house.

We couldn’t figure out how the magician had done the trick.

The second floor, which has been vacant for three years, is finally being renovated.

Airplanes fly above storm clouds whenever they can.