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Look at the sentences below where you can find some examples
of different types of noun, adjective and adverb clauses. Then
Find the marker and underline the subordinate clause.
In case of an adjective clause say whether it is a defining or a
non-defining one.
In case of a noun clause say whether it is working as a subject
or as an object of the verb.
In case of an adverb clause say which type it is.
1. Until cable vision was invented, many people could not get a
clear reception on their TV set. adverb clause of time
2. As water vapor cools, it changes from gas to liquid.
3. This sign means that you cant enter here.
4. Shes the girl who saw a ghost.
defining adjective
clause
12. Some of the passengers who paid considerably less for their
tickets had a young persons rail-card. defining adjective clause
13. It was so difficult that I couldnt do it.
adverb clause of
reason
20. Some people that she was talking to had been on a trip down
the Amazon. defining adjective clause
Tips to remember:
Noun, adjective and adverb clauses are only dependent clauses.
Adjective clauses are divided in defining (without commas) and non-defining (which
add extra information and are set off by commas). Their most common markers are: