Clauses Worksheet for Class 8
Adverb clauses are usually introduced by the subordinating conjunctions because, as, though, since, till, when, while, until, unless, if, whether, although, even though, even if, so that and in order that.
Adjective clauses are usually introduced by the relative pronouns who, whom, which, that and whose and the relative adverbs what and where.
Noun clauses are usually introduced by that, why, how, if and whether.
Worksheet
Underline the clauses in the following sentences and say whether they are adjective clauses, adverb clauses or noun clauses.
1. I wish I was paid at the beginning of the week.
2. We are hoping that Shyam will come up with some interesting ideas.
3. He always felt inferior when he was with her.
4. The baby will certainly have green eyes, because both parents have.
5. I went to have a look at the room where I was to talk that afternoon.
6. If a student is ill, they must submit a medical certificate.
7. A spokesperson said that the minister does not intend to resign.
8. When a person gets married they have to start thinking about their responsibilities.
9. I had hardly closed my eyes when I began to imagine the most fantastic shapes.
10. Although my grandmother didn’t have a nice personality, I loved her.
Answers
1. I wish I was paid at the beginning of the week. (Noun clause)
2. We are hoping that Shyam will come up with some interesting ideas. (Noun clause; here the subordinate clause acts as the object of the verb hoping)
3. He always felt inferior when he was with her. (Adverb clause of time)
4. The baby will certainly have green eyes, because both parents have. (Adverb clause of reason)
5. I went to have a look at the room where I was to talk that afternoon. (Adjective clause; here the adjective clause describes the noun room.)
6. If a student is ill, they must submit a medical certificate. (Adverb clause of condition)
7. A spokesperson said that the minister does not intend to resign. (Noun clause – it acts as the object of the verb said)
8. When a person gets married they have to start thinking about their responsibilities. (Adverb clause of time)
9. I had hardly closed my eyes when I began to imagine the most fantastic shapes. (Adverb clause of time)
10. Although my grandmother didn’t have a nice personality, I loved her. (Adverb clause of concession/contrast)
Adjective Clause, Adverb Clause or Noun Clause Worksheet
Underline the clauses in the following sentences and say whether they are adjective clauses, adverb clauses or noun clauses.
1. What she said made me angry.
2. If I am going to do more work, I want more money.
3. Though they were together at university, they are not exactly good friends.
4. I know a man who has just returned from Malaysia.
5. You are the most annoying person I have ever met.
6. I told every student what I thought of them.
7. Did you ever go to Mumbai when you lived in India?
8. He had never thought of getting married before he met Roopa.
9. I wish I was paid at the beginning of the week.
10. We had no sooner sat down in the train than I started feeling sick.
11. You had better not wake me up when you come in.
12. I noticed that he was smoking a lot.
13. Though I was invited to the reception, I didn’t go.
14. I want to find out what she did with my money.
15. However hard you may try you will not be able to succeed.
16. I talked to the boy whose bicycle had been stolen.
17. Delhi, which is the capital of India, is a city on Yamuna.
18. How will you solve the problem is your headache.
Answers
1. What she said made me angry. (Noun clause – subject of the verb made)
2. If I am going to do more work, I want more money. (Adverb clause)
3. Though they were together at university, they are not exactly good friends. (Adverb clause)
4. I know a man who has just returned from Malaysia. (Adjective clause)
5. You are the most annoying person (that) I have ever met. (Adjective clause)
6. I told every student what I thought of them. (Noun clause)
7. Did you ever go to Mumbai when you lived in India? (Adverb clause of time)
8. He had never thought of getting married before he met Roopa. (Adverb clause of time)
9. I wish I was paid at the beginning of the week. (Noun clause – object of the verb wish)
10. We had no sooner sat down in the train than I started feeling sick. (Adverb clause)
11. You had better not wake me up when you come in. (Adverb clause of time)
12. I noticed that he was smoking a lot. (Noun clause – object of the verb noticed)
13. Though I was invited to the reception, I didn’t go. (Adverb clause)
14. I want to find out what she did with my money. (Noun clause – it is the object of the verb find out)
15. However hard you may try you will not be able to succeed. (Adverb clause)
16. I talked to the boy whose bicycle had been stolen. (Adjective clause – it gives additional information about the noun boy.)
17. Delhi, which is the capital of India, is a city on Yamuna. (Adjective clause – it modifies the noun Delhi.)
18. How will you solve the problem is your headache. (Noun clause – it is the subject of the verb is.)
