The Phrase and the Clause Exercises with Answers for Class 8 and Worksheet with solution from the book Elementary English Grammar for CBSE and ICSE students.
Exercise 16.1 Bold the Clauses in the following sentences, and tell the kind of each :-
1. I asked her where she was going.
2. He expected that he would win a prize.
3. The boys went home when the schools was over.
4. He will pass if he works hard.
5. No one knows where he lives.
6. The mice will play when the cat is away.
7. God helps those who help themselves.
8. This is the house where I was born.
9. I do not know what she wants.
10. I think he will pass this year.
11. This is the boy who saved your child’s life.
12. I met her when I was in Mumbai.
13. The dog which bit the child was mad.
14. I know who is to blame.
15. I know the man who is there.
16. This is the house that Jack built.
17. People who eat too much die early.
18. This is the beggar whom we met yesterday.
19. I know when he will come.
20. I know the time when he will come.
Answers:
1. I asked her (Main Clause) where she was going (Noun Clause).
Noun Clause: Acts as the object of the verb “asked.”
2. He expected (Main Clause) that he would win a prize (Noun Clause).
Noun Clause: Acts as the object of the verb “expected.”
3. The boys went home (Main Clause) when the school was over (Adverbial Clause).
Adverbial Clause: Modifies the verb “went” by providing the time.
4. He will pass (Main Clause) if he works hard (Adverbial Clause).
Adverbial Clause: Indicates the condition under which he will pass.
5. No one knows (Main Clause) where he lives (Noun Clause).
Noun Clause: Acts as the object of the verb “knows.”
6. The mice will play (Main Clause) when the cat is away (Adverbial Clause).
Adverbial Clause: Modifies the verb “will play” by providing the time.
7. God helps (Main Clause) those who help themselves (Noun Clause).
Noun Clause: Acts as the object of the verb “helps.”
8. This is the house (Main Clause) where I was born (Adverbial Clause).
Adverbial Clause: Modifies the noun “house” by providing information about it.
9. I do not know (Main Clause) what she wants (Noun Clause).
Noun Clause: Acts as the object of the verb “know.”
10. I think (Main Clause) he will pass this year (Noun Clause).
Noun Clause: Acts as the object of the verb “think.”
11. This is the boy (Main Clause) who saved your child’s life (Adjective Clause).
Adjective Clause: Modifies the noun “boy” by providing additional information.
12. I met her (Main Clause) when I was in Mumbai (Adverbial Clause).
Adverbial Clause: Modifies the verb “met” by providing the time.
13. The dog was mad (Main Clause) which bit the child (Adjective Clause).
Adjective Clause: Modifies the noun “dog” by providing additional information.
14. I know (Main Clause) who is to blame (Noun Clause).
Noun Clause: Acts as the object of the verb “know.”
15. I know the man (Main Clause) who is there (Adjective Clause).
Adjective Clause: Modifies the noun “man” by providing additional information.
16. This is the house (Main Clause) that Jack built (Adjective Clause).
Adjective Clause: Modifies the noun “house” by providing additional information.
17. People die early (Main Clause) who eat too much (Adjective Clause).
Adjective Clause: Modifies the noun “people” by providing additional information.
18. This is the beggar (Main Clause) whom we met yesterday (Adjective Clause).
Adjective Clause: Modifies the noun “beggar” by providing additional information.
19. I know (Main Clause) when he will come (Noun Clause).
Noun Clause: Acts as the object of the verb “know.”
20. I know the time (Main Clause) when he will come (Adverbial Clause).
Adverbial Clause: Modifies the noun “time” by providing additional information about it.
Summary of Clause Types:
Main Clause: Expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
Noun Clause: Acts as a noun in the sentence (subject, object, or complement).
Adverbial Clause: Modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, usually indicating time, place, condition, or manner.
Adjective Clause: Modifies a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about it.
Exercise 16.2 Fill in the blanks with suitable Clauses. One has been done for you :-
(a) Adverbs Clauses
1. He will pass if he studies hard.
2. He came ________________.
3. They fought ______________ .
4. Make hay _______________.
5. His father died __________.
6. Work hard ___________.
7. Wait ___________.
8. Do ___________.
9. We eat __________.
10. _____________ I will keep it.
(b) Adjective Clauses
1. He lost the book
2. I know the man
3. This is the pen
4. They never fail
5. I found an umbrella
6. I remember
7. God helps those
8. This is the book
9. All that glitters is
10. He is the boy
(c) Noun Clauses
1. Do you know
2.He spends
3. We know ____________
4. Can you deny _________
5. I often wonder _______________
6. She says ________________
7. Do you deny _______________
8. ____________________ is quite certain.
9. This is _____________________.
10. ______________ is a mystery.
Answers:
(a) Adverb Clauses
- He will pass if he studies hard.
- He came as soon as he heard the news.
- They fought until they were exhausted.
- Make hay while the sun shines.
- His father died when he was a child.
- Work hard so that you may succeed.
- Wait until I return.
- Do as I say.
- We eat because we are hungry.
- If you give it to me, I will keep it.
(b) Adjective Clauses
- He lost the book that he had borrowed.
- I know the man who lives next door.
- This is the pen which I bought yesterday.
- They never fail who try their best.
- I found an umbrella that was lying on the road.
- I remember the day when we met.
- God helps those who help themselves.
- This is the book which I wanted to read.
- All that glitters is not gold.
- He is the boy who won the prize.
(c) Noun Clauses
1. Why she left is a mystery.
2. Do you know where he lives?
3. He spends what he earns.
4. We know that the Earth is round.
5. Can you deny that he is right?
6. I often wonder why he left.
7. She says that she is tired.
8. Do you deny that you broke the vase?
9. That he will come is quite certain.
10. This is what I was looking for.