Hey guys! I was hoping that someone could look over my answers & help me out with the ones I didn't get? Thanks :)
Directions: Identify the subordinate clause. Tell whether it is a noun, adj, or adv. clause. Indicate whether it's introduced by a relative pronoun, subordinating conjunction, or neither.
1. We moved because our house was too small.
Subordinate clause: because our house was too small
Type: Adverb clause
Introduced by: ?
2. A tree surgeon removed the branches that were dead.
Subordinate clause: that were dead
Type: adjective
Introduced by: ?
3. Why anyone should believe this rumor is a mystery to me.
Subordinate clause: Why anyone should believe this rumor
Type: adjective
Introduced by: ?
4. This is a book the children enjoyed.
Subordinate clause: the children enjoyed
Type: Noun
Introduced by: ?
5. The men quit work when the whistle blew.
Subordinate clause: when the whistle blew
Type: adjective
Introduced by: ?
Thanks again for your help! If you could help me with the 3rd part of each question, that would be great! Thanks! :)
While I'm checking your answers, you can decide what you think about that 3rd question for each.
Introductory words do just that -- they introduce the clause; that is, they are almost always the first word!!
Not including the introductory words ...
1 = correct
2 = correct
3 = incorrect
4 = incorrect
5 = incorrect
Words that introduce adjective clauses are usually relative pronouns (who, which, that, whom, whose...)
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/clauses.htm#relative
Words that introduce adverb clauses are usually subordinating conjunctions:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/conjunctions.htm#subordinating_conjunctions
Re noun clauses: http://faculty.deanza.edu/flemingjohn/stories/storyReader$23
Sure! I'd be happy to help you with the answers and also explain how to determine the type and introduction of each subordinate clause.
1. The subordinate clause in this sentence is "because our house was too small." It is an adverb clause because it answers the question "Why did we move?" Adverb clauses typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this case, it explains the reason for the action of moving. It is introduced by the subordinating conjunction "because."
2. The subordinate clause in this sentence is "that were dead." It is an adjective clause because it modifies the noun "branches." Adjective clauses describe or give more information about a noun or pronoun. In this example, it specifies which branches were removed. It is introduced by the relative pronoun "that."
3. The subordinate clause in this sentence is "Why anyone should believe this rumor." It is an adjective clause because it modifies the noun "mystery." It answers the question "What is a mystery?" and provides more information about the noun. It is not introduced by a relative pronoun or subordinating conjunction, but rather starts with the word "Why" followed by a subject (anyone) and a verb (should believe).
4. The subordinate clause in this sentence is "the children enjoyed." It is a noun clause because it functions as the object of the verb "is." Noun clauses can act as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence. In this case, it acts as the object and provides information about what the book is. It is not introduced by a relative pronoun or subordinating conjunction and can stand on its own as a sentence.
5. The subordinate clause in this sentence is "when the whistle blew." It is an adverb clause because it modifies the verb "quit." Adverb clauses typically answer questions such as how, when, where, why, or to what extent. In this example, it describes when the action of quitting occurred. It is introduced by the subordinating conjunction "when."
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.