Noun Adjective Adverb Clause Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1In “The coach explained why the schedule had changed,” which words make up the complete noun clause?
  • why the schedule had changed
  • The coach explained
  • the schedule
  • had changed
• 2In “We left the park when the rain began,” what does “when the rain began” do?
  • It names the thing that the group left.
  • It modifies “left” by telling when the action occurred.
  • It acts as the subject of the sentence.
  • It modifies “park” by identifying a particular park.
• 3Which sentence uses an adverb clause to express concession—a contrast that does not prevent the main action?
  • We postponed the picnic because heavy rain was forecast.
  • We will hold the picnic where the trail begins.
  • Although heavy rain was forecast, we held the picnic.
  • We will hold the picnic if the shelter is available.