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Adjective and Adverb Clauses B
13h.
13i.
An adjective clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a noun
or pronoun.
An adverb clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a verb, an
adjective, or an adverb.
ADJECTIVE CLAUSE The man who bought lunch for us is my uncle.
ADVERB CLAUSE Look on this shelf before you call the library.
EXERCISE A For each of the following sentences, underline each
adjective clause and adverb clause and label it ADJ for adjective clause or
ADV for adverb clause.
1. The Alamo was originally a Roman Catholic mission that was called San
Antonio de Valero.
2. When Texas declared itself independent from Mexico, General Santa Anna
brought in the Mexican Army.
3. A small group, which included such famous men as James Bowie and Davy
Crockett, defended the city of San Antonio.
4. Lieutenant Colonel William Barret Travis and his men retreated to the Alamo,
which is in the center of San Antonio.
5. One hundred eighty-nine men held off the Mexican Army for thirteen days
before General Santa Anna’s army stormed the mission and killed all the men
there.
EXERCISE B Write an appropriate adjective clause or adverb clause to
complete each of the following sentences as indicated in parentheses.
Example 1. When it started to rain, everyone at the picnic ran to the shelter.
(adverb clause)
6. The principal, _____, introduced herself at the assembly. (adjective clause)
7. _____, they all enjoyed a good laugh. (adverb clause)
8. The Washingtons spent a lot of time cleaning their house _____. (adverb
clause)
9. Katrina just bought the new album by her favorite singer, _____. (adjective
clause)
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10. _____, the puppy curled up in its box for a nap. (adverb clause)
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EXERCISE A
EXERCISE B
Answers will vary. Sample responses are given.
6. The principal, who had just flown in from San Francisco, introduced herself
at the assembly. (adjective clause)
7. After all the fuss was over, they all enjoyed a good laugh. (adverb clause)
8. The Washingtons spent a lot of time cleaning their house because they were
so proud of it. (adverb clause)
9. Katrina just bought the new album by her favorite singer, who is a personal
friend of Katrina’s uncle. (adjective clause)
10. After we played for a while on the floor, the puppy curled up in its box for a
nap. (adverb clause)
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