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1. 1.

   Underline the subordinate clause in each of the following sentences. Then, identify that clause by writing above it ADJ for adjective clause, ADV for adverb clause, or N for noun clause.

   1. As soon as we saw the cat, we wanted to adopt it.
   2. My family and I adopted a Siamese cat, whom we named Chang.
   3. That we have pampered Chang is an understatement.
   4. Chang certainly senses that he is an important member of our family.
   5. At times, in fact, he treats us as if we were his pets.
   6. When we sit down to eat, Chang leaps promptly to the top of a nearby table.
   7. Sitting there quietly, he purs his contentment with the food that we give him.
   8. Chang usually will eat what we like to eat.
   9. Although he prefers fish, he also enjoys other kinds of food.
   10. Chang does not leave his table until we have cleared away the dishes from our meal.
2. 2.

   Underline the noun clause in each of the following sentences.

   Example: Can you tell me when the compact disc was invented?

   1. The fans could not understand why the referee had called a technical foul on the coach.
   2. The director gave whichever actors were present first choice of rehearsal times.
   3. The nutritionist explained which vegetables are richest in vitamin C.
   4. Guess what my grandparents gave me for my birthday.
   5. The winner will be whichever team finds the most items.
   6. What became of the English colony on Roanoke Island in 1587 remains a mystery.
   7. Many people are interested who the presidential candidate will select as a running mate.
3. 3.

   Add a suitable Adjective Clause beginning with the connective given in the brackets:

   1. This is the school ________________  (where)
   2. I thought the boy ________________  (whom)
   3. This is the pen _________________  (which)
   4. I know the boy _________________ (who)
   5. The book ________________ is lost. (which)
   6. Do you know the teacher _____________? (who)
   7. I know the time _______________ (when)
   8. I want to see the girl _______________ (whose)
   9. He tells a tale ______________ (that)
   10. I have left the house ______________ (which)
4. 4.

   Complete the following sentences by filling in the gaps with who, whose, whom, which or that:

   1. I dislike a man ____________ tells lies.
   2. The dog ____________ barked on you is not here.
   3. This is the man ______________ told me this news.
   4. The poet ______________ work I like is Tulsidas.
   5. I do not know the man ______________ you called.
   6. This is the man _______________ helped me yesterday.
   7. Where is the boy _______________ stood first last year?
   8. The man _______________ the police are beating is innocent.
   9. The time _______________ is lost is lost for ever.
   10. This is the teacher ______________ know well.
5. 5.

   Complete the following sentences by adding a clause as indicated:

   1. _________________ you will fail. (Adverb Clause)
   2. Don't talk________________ (Adverb Clause)
   3. He is a man ________________  (Adjective Clause)
   4. His great fear is ________________ (Noun Clause)
   5. He agreed to come early ________________ (Adverb Clause)
   6. The question was so difficult ________________ (Adverb Clause)
   7. We spent out holiday in the town ________________ (Adjective Clause)
   8. He is older _______________ (Adverb Clause)
6. 6.

   Complete the following sentence by using the connective given against each:

   1. I shall help him _______________  (if)
   2. I shall go ______________ (where)
   3. I found my books ______________ (where)
   4. Listen to ______________ (what)
   5. Tell me ______________ (where)
   6. This is the same house _____________ (where)
   7. He worked so hard ______________ (that)
   8. _____________ the train started, _____________ (as soon as)