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Clauses Nd Phrases

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A. Underline the adjective clause in each sentence. Circle the noun or the pronoun that the adjective clause describes.
1. He doesn't like anything that has olives in it.
2. They will call someone who can help them.
3. That's something that I find hard to believe.
4. It's hard to believe anything that she says.
5. You should ask someone who knows how to do it.
6. There is nothing that you can do.
7. Nothing that I did worked.
8. Everyone who attended the party liked the cake.
9. There's something that I need to tell you.
10. I'll talk to anyone who is interested about the business
B.Underline the adverbial phrase.
1. We expect our grandparents to arrive in about an hour.
2. My cousin watches television almost as much as you do.
3. The weatherman says it will rain all day.
4. Your brother plays soccer better than my brother does.
5. Our friend drives on Mondays.
6. Stacy and Nancy will walk on the sidewalk.
7. The snake slithers through the tall grass.
8. Mom combs my hair more gently than Dad does.
C.Pick out the adjective phrase or adverb phrase from the following:
1.The magician with his rabbit entertained the crowd.
2.With the rabbit, the magician entertained the crowd.
3.During the storm we were quite frightened.
4._ The noise during the storm frightened us.
5.Some information in this book helped me with my report.
6.Sean left his pencil in this book.
7. We found the missing coins on the track.
8.The shoes on the track are Roberta's.
9.The news program at five o'clock features local stories.
10.We ate dinner at five o'clock.
D. Underline the adverb clause in each sentence. Circle the word it modifies.
1. When I delivered the newspaper, I saw Mrs. Sampson at the window.
2 Because that clerk was so helpful, I praised her to the store manager.
3. You may play outside until it's dark.
4. Vince becomes nervous when he speaks in public.
5. Please visit us whenever you are in the Chicago area.
E. Find the adverb clauses in these sentences.What are their meanings (time, place...)?
1.You seem very happy when you help other people.
2.While you wait, we will detail your car.
3.I am happier than I ever was before.
4.That horse is more obstinate than a mule.
5.The woman took notes while being taught to cook with broccoli.