Identify the grammatical function of the bolded noun clause in this sentence:
Shirley didn't realize that the mechanic had no idea what he was doing.
The bolded phrase is: that the mechanic had no idea what he was doing.
The bolded noun clause "that the mechanic had no idea what he was doing" functions as the direct object of the verb "realize."
Choose the set of words that is an adverb clause:
To my surprise Keith makes friends wherever he goes.
The adverb clause in the sentence is "wherever he goes."
Which of these sentences contains a subordinate clause?
A. The poem that I read in class is by Maya Angelou.
B. The maple tree in the back yard grew to be quite tall.
C. Working the early morning shift can be very exhausting.
D. The red cardinal stood out against the white snow and the black barn.
A. The poem that I read in class is by Maya Angelou.
This sentence contains a subordinate clause "that I read in class."
The animal cowering in the back of our old shed ended up being a baby raccoon.
Which phrase in this sentence acts as an adjective modifying the word "animal"?
The phrase "cowering in the back of our old shed" acts as an adjective modifying the word "animal."
Identify the sentence which contains one independent clause and one subordinate clause.
A. It was cold; we walked the entire distance in our shirt-sleeves.
B. Although it was cold, we walked the entire distance in our shirt-sleeves.
C. It was cold, and we walked the entire distance in our shirt-sleeves.
D. It was cold, but we walked the entire distance in our shirt-sleeves.
B. Although it was cold, we walked the entire distance in our shirt-sleeves.
This sentence contains one independent clause ("we walked the entire distance in our shirt-sleeves") and one subordinate clause ("Although it was cold").
Which BEST describes the underlined group of words?
After we do our homework, we can sit around and recite poetry.
Underlined phrase: After we do our homework