Name: ___________________________
What Kind of Dependent Clause Is It?
There are several types of dependent clauses. They are often categorized by their function in a sentence. Noun
clauses act as nouns; relative, or adjective, clauses act as adjectives; and adverb clauses act as adverbs.
Below are sentences that each contain a dependent clause. Underline the dependent clause and determine if the
clause is a noun clause, a relative clause, or an adverb clause. Write your answer in the blank below the sentence.
1 The doctor who helped the crash victim is my uncle.
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2 The party was canceled because a water pipe broke in the house.
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3 What she is saying doesn’t make sense.
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4 She received a bonus allowance when she completed her chores early.
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5 His parents gave him the rules that were posted on the refrigerator door.
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6 While the dog chased the squirrel, the rat scurried under the fence.
______________________________________________________________
7 You should tell your mother what you want for your birthday.
______________________________________________________________
8 The basketball court, which is always full of players, is near Lynn’s house.
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Name: ___________________________
What Kind of Dependent Clause Is It?
There are several types of dependent clauses. They are often categorized by their function in a sentence. Noun
clauses act as nouns; relative, or adjective, clauses act as adjectives; and adverb clauses act as adverbs.
Below are sentences that each contain a dependent clause. Underline the dependent clause and determine if the
clause is a noun clause, a relative clause, or an adverb clause. Write your answer in the blank below the sentence.
1 The doctor who helped the crash victim is my uncle.
relative clause
______________________________________________________________
2 The party was canceled because a water pipe broke in the house.
adverb clause
______________________________________________________________
3 What she is saying doesn’t make sense.
noun clause
______________________________________________________________
4 She received a bonus allowance when she completed her chores early.
adverb clause
______________________________________________________________
5 His parents gave him the rules that were posted on the refrigerator door.
relative clause
______________________________________________________________
6 While the dog chased the squirrel, the rat scurried under the fence.
adverb clause
______________________________________________________________
7 You should tell your mother what you want for your birthday.
noun clause
______________________________________________________________
8 The basketball court, which is always full of players, is near Lynn’s house.
______________________________________________________________
relative clause
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