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Introduction to clauses - English - class-X

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Choose the non-finite clause in the given sentence:
It took us only a second to realize the scam.

  1. It took us only a second

  2. to realize

  3. to realize the scam

  4. took us only a second to realize


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A finite clause contains a verb that shows tense whereas a non-finite clause contains a verb that does not show tense. The latter is often seen in subordinate clauses, where the tense is figured out through the main clause.
Option C is correct as the clause "to realize the scam" does not show any tense, hence it is a non-finite clause.
Option A is incorrect because "took" is a verb in the past tense, hence the clause is finite.
Option B is incorrect because "to realize" is an infinitive phrase and not a clause.
Option D is incorrect because the words do not form a clause, also, the verb in the past tense "took" is included.

Choose whether the following is True or False:
The words in bold in the following sentence form a non-finite clause.
After having spent twelve hours on the road, we were too tired to go sight-seeing.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A finite clause contains a verb that shows tense whereas a non-finite clause contains a verb that does not show tense. The latter is often seen in subordinate clauses, where the tense is figured out through the main clause.
The clause in bold "After having spent twelve hours on the road" does not show any tense through the verb phrase "having spent".
Hence it is a non-finite clause, the statement is true and option A is correct, B is incorrect.

Choose whether the following is True or False:
The highlighted words in the following sentence form a non-finite clause:
I will give you a call before leaving from home.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A finite clause contains a verb that shows tense whereas a non-finite clause contains a verb that does not show tense. The latter is often seen in subordinate clauses, where the tense is figured out through the main clause.
The words in bold "I will give you a call" shows the future tense, 'will' is an auxiliary verb that refers to the future tense. Hence it isn't a non-finite clause (in stead, "before leaving from home" is a non-finite clause as it does not show tense).
Hence the statement is false and option B is correct, A is incorrect.

Choose the part that contains a non-defining relative clause:
Neal's new phone, which has a dual camera setup, cost him a fortune.

  1. Neal's new phone

  2. which has a dual camera setup

  3. cost him a fortune

  4. Neal's new phone cost him a fortune


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A defining relative clause gives essential information about someone or something, whereas a non-defining relative clause gives extra or unrelated information about someone/something.
The clause "which has a dual camera setup" is a relative clause (it begins with the relative pronoun "which") and gives more information about the noun, "phone". This information does not define the phone, as it is already identified as "Neal's new phone". Hence it is the non-defining clause and option B is correct.
Option A is incorrect because it isn't a relative clause; it is the subject in the given sentence.
Option C is incorrect because this is a predicate, containing a verb "cost". Relative clauses do not contain the main verbs in them.
Option D is incorrect because this is the main clause, excluding the relative clause.

Choose the part that contains a non-defining relative clause:
Jane, who is my colleague and friend, has decided to resign from the company.

  1. Jane has decided to resign

  2. who is my colleague and friend

  3. has decided to resign

  4. from the company


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A defining relative clause gives essential information about someone or something, whereas a non-defining relative clause gives extra or unrelated information about someone/something.
The clause "who is my colleague and friend" gives more information about the proper noun "Jane", but does not define the noun, non-defining clauses do not define proper nouns as they are already specified by their name. Hence it is a non-defining clause and option B is correct.
Option A is incorrect because it is not a relative clause; it does not begin with the relative pronoun (who).
Options C and D are not clauses, they are fragments of the sentence without a subject in each, and without a verb in option D; they do not even contain the relative pronoun, hence C and D are incorrect.

Choose the non-finite clause in the given sentence:
Taken before meals, these medicines will help with your acidity.

  1. Taken before meals

  2. these medicines will help with your acidity

  3. will help with your acidity

  4. no option


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A finite clause contains a verb that shows tense whereas a non-finite clause contains a verb that does not show tense. The latter is often seen in subordinate clauses, where the tense is figured out through the main clause.
Option A is correct as the clause "taken before meals" does not show any tense through the verb "taken".
Option B is incorrect because the clause shows a tense, "will help" is in the future tense, hence it is a finite clause.
Option C is incorrect because these words do not form a clause (the subject "these medicines" is dropped out). Moreover, the phrase shows the future tense.
Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in A.

Choose whether the following is True or False:
The clause in bold is non-defining-
They are the people who want to adopt the child.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A defining relative clause gives essential information about someone or something, whereas a non-defining relative clause gives extra or unrelated information about someone/something.
The clause in bold "who want to adopt the child" is a relative clause that defines the noun "people" by pointing out which people. Hence it is a defining clause and the statement is false.
Hence option B is correct and A is incorrect.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:

I was very enchanted with the style of the writer rather than the content of the novel.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. I was very enchanted with the style rather than the content of the novel.

  3. With the style of the writer, I was very enchanted rather than the content of the novel.

  4. I was very enchanted rather with the style than the content of the writer.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Since "I ...enchanted" is qualified by "with the style of the writer", the qualifying clause should be placed after the former. Hence, Option A  is correct, as the given sentence is structured in that manner. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the type of clause underlined in the following sentence:
All the good things we enjoy should make us happy.

  1. Relative Clause

  2. Noun Clause

  3. Adverb Clause of Manner

  4. Adverb Clause of Condition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Relative clause adds extra information about a noun by using "who", 'what", "why", "that" and other questioning words. Here, "that" is implied. Hence Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect. 

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
I have failed in the examination ______ my friend passed.

  1. And

  2. Whence

  3. Where

  4. Whereas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Since two contrasting facts are presented, a contrasting conjunction must be used. Hence Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not express the contrast, hence incorrect.

Identify the type of clause underlined in the following sentence:

He is the man whom we all have praised.

  1. Noun Clause

  2. Adverb Clause of Manner

  3. Adverb Clause of Place

  4. Relative Clause


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Noun clause is a dependent clause starting with "how", "what", "that", "whom" and other questioning words and describes a noun. Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect. 

Identify the relative clause in the statement:
She worked for a man who used to be a teacher.

  1. worked for a man

  2. who used to be a teacher

  3. for a man

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A relative clause is one that describes the noun that precedes it in the main part of the sentence. Here the clause "who..teacher" describes the man. Hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the relative clause in the statement:
They called a doctor who lived nearby.

  1. called a doctor

  2. lived nearby

  3. a doctor who lived nearby

  4. who lived nearby


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A relative clause is one that describes the noun that precedes it in the main part of the sentence. Here the clause "who lived nearby" describes the doctor. Hence Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the relative clause in the statement:
My sister, who lives in Australia, has three children. 

  1. my sister

  2. has three children

  3. in Australia 

  4. who lives in Australia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A relative clause is one that describes the noun that precedes it in the main part of the sentence. Here the clause "who..Australia" describes the sister. Hence Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the relative clause in the statement:
This is the man who saved the kid.

  1. the man

  2. the man who

  3. saved the kid

  4. who saved the kid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A relative clause describes the noun that precedes it, in the main part of the sentence. Here "who ...kid" describes "man", hence Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the relative clause in the following statement:
A lion is an animal which is very strong.

  1. a lion

  2. which is very strong

  3. is an animal

  4. a lion is an animal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A relative clause describes the noun that precedes it, in the main part of the sentence. Here "which... strong" describes "lion", hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the relative clause in the statement:
I dropped a glass that was new.

  1. a glass

  2. that was new

  3. dropped

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A relative clause is one that describes the noun that precedes it in the main part of the sentence. Here the clause that was new" describes the glass. Hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the relative clause in the statement:
The red flower, which blooms in the garden, is brought from Africa.

  1. which blooms in the garden

  2. in the garden

  3. is brought from Africa

  4. The red flower


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A relative clause is one that describes the noun that precedes it in the main part of the sentence. Here the clause "which...garden" describes the red flower. Hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the relative clause in the given sentence.
The man who goes for a walk every morning is my neighbour.

  1. who goes for a walk

  2. is my neighbor

  3. the man who goes

  4. every morning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A relative clause is one that describes the noun that precedes it in the main part of the sentence. Here the clause "who...goes for a walk" describes the man. Hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the relative clause in the statement:
This is the boy who works at the cafe.

  1. who works at the cafe

  2. the boy who

  3. at the cafe

  4. the boy who works at the cafe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A relative clause is one that describes the noun that precedes it in the main part of the sentence. Here the clause "who...cafe" describes the boy. Hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the relative clause in the statement:
He bought a car, which runs fast.

  1. a car

  2. which runs fast

  3. he bought

  4. he bought a car which


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A relative clause describes the noun that precedes it, in the main part of the sentence. Here "which runs fast" describes "car", hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the relative clause in the following statement:
A novelist is a person who writes novels.

  1. A novelist

  2. who writes novels

  3. a person

  4. is a person who


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A relative clause describes the noun that precedes it, in the main part of the sentence. Here "who writes novels" describes "novelist", hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the relative clause in the following sentence:
She loves books that have happy endings.

  1. she loves

  2. books that have

  3. that have happy endings

  4. the books


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A relative clause is one that describes the noun that precedes it in the main part of the sentence. Here the clause "that have happy endings" describes the books. Hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the type of clause underlined in the following sentence:
I bought a Ferrari that is very fast.

  1. Adverb clause of time

  2. Noun clause

  3. Relative clause

  4. Adverb clause of place


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Relative clauses are joined to the main clauses by relative pronouns like "that" and give extra information about the noun, here "Ferrari". Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence, incorrect. 

Identify the type of clause underlined in the following sentence:
Rita lives in Mexico, $\underline{which\ she\ likes.}$

  1. Adverb clause of time

  2. Relative clause

  3. Adverb clause of manner

  4. Noun clause


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Relative clauses are joined to the main clauses by relative pronouns like "which" and give extra information about the noun, here "Mexico". Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence, incorrect. 

Choose the type of clause underlined in the following sentence:
My boss, who is very friendly, lives in Manchester.

  1. Noun clause

  2. Adverb clause of frequency

  3. Adverb clause of time

  4. Relative clause


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Relative clauses are joined to the main clauses by relative pronouns like "who" and give extra information about the noun, here "boss". Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence, incorrect. 

Choose the type of clause underlined in the following sentence:
The house whose roof is blue belongs to me.

  1. Relative clause

  2. Adverb clause of time

  3. Adverb clause of frequency

  4. Noun phrase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Relative clauses are joined to the main clauses by relative pronouns like "whose" and give extra information about the noun, here "house". Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence, incorrect. 

Identify the type of clause underlined in the following sentence:
I'm looking for an assistant who is good with Microsoft Excel.

  1. Adverb clause of time

  2. Noun clause

  3. Relative clause

  4. Adverb clause of place


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Relative clauses are joined to the main clauses by relative pronouns like "who" and give extra information about the noun, here "assistant". Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence, incorrect. 

Choose the part that contains a defining relative clause:
The pants which I bought from Delhi don't fit me anymore.

  1. which I bought from Delhi

  2. don't fit me anymore

  3. The pants which I bought

  4. The pants don't fit me anymore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A defining relative clause gives essential information about someone or something, whereas a non-defining relative clause gives extra or unrelated information about someone/something.
The clause "which I bought from Delhi" is a relative clause that defines the noun "pants" by pointing out which pants. Hence it is the defining clause and option A is correct.
Option B is incorrect because this forms the predicate of the sentence (that begins with the main verb "don't fit) whereas the relative clause does not contain the main verb.
Option C is incorrect because it isn't a relative clause, it contains the subject "The pants" and a part of the relative clause "which I bought".
Option D is incorrect because this is a main clause, excluding the relative clause.

Choose whether the following is True or False:
The clause in bold is defining in nature-
I am the person who spoke to you on the phone.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A defining relative clause gives essential information about someone or something, whereas a non-defining relative clause gives extra or unrelated information about someone/something.
The clause in bold "who spoke to you on the phone" is a relative clause that defines the noun "person" by pointing out which person. Hence it is a defining clause and the statement is true.
Hence option A is correct and B is incorrect.

Choose the non-finite clause in the given sentence:
I am so excited to be here.

  1. I am so excited

  2. to be here

  3. excited to be here

  4. No option


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A finite clause contains a verb that shows tense whereas a non-finite clause contains a verb that does not show tense. The latter is often seen in subordinate clauses, where the tense is figured out through the main clause.

Option B contains an infinitive phrase "to be", which is a verb form, it does not show any tense, hence it is a non-finite clause and option B is correct.
Option A shows a tense: "am" is a verb in the present tense. Hence it isn't a non-finite clause and option A is incorrect.
Option C option does not qualify as a clause, hence it is incorrect.
Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in B.

Complete the sentence with a relative clause:
George ordered an enormous steak, __________________.

  1. It wasn't well - done

  2. Which cost him a lot

  3. Was very delicious

  4. He ate all by himself


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Non-defining relative clauses are made of relative pronouns like "which" in order to give us non-essential information about something, here the steak. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this goal, hence incorrect. 

On January 15, 1991, completing the longest hot air balloon flight, was the 'Virgin Pacific Flyer,' flown by Per Lindstrand and Richard Branson from Japan to Northern Canada.


Choose the best sequence of words for the sentence given.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. On January 15, 1991, Per Lindstrand and Richard Branson flew the 'Virgin Pacific Flyer' from Japan to Northern Canada, completing the longest hot air balloon flight.

  3. On January 15, 1991, the 'Virgin Pacific Flyer,' completing the longest hot air balloon flight, was flown by Per Lindstrand and Richard Branson from Japan to Northern Canada.

  4. On January 15, 1991, completing the longest hot air balloon flight, the 'Virgin Pacific Flyer' was flown by Per Lindstrand and Richard Branson from Japan to Northern Canada.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The implied meaning is that on a particular date, a hot air balloon flown by two persons completed the longest hot air balloon flight. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express the meaning in this sequence, hence incorrect.

Rearrange the given parts to form a meaningful sentence. 

A) As the name suggests
B) giant or coastal redwoods thrive
C) where marine fog provides the right conditions for their growth
D) in the humid
E) moist climate of the Northern Californian coast
  1. As the name suggests, where marine fog provides the right conditions for their growth, giant or coastal redwoods thrive in the humid, moist climate of the Northern Californian coast.

  2. As the name suggests, giant or coastal redwoods thrive in the humid, moist climate of the Northern Californian coast, where marine fog provides the right conditions for their growth.

  3. As the name suggests, in the humid, moist climate of the Northern Californian coast, giant or coastal redwoods thrive where marine fog provides the right conditions for their growth.

  4. NO CHANGE


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

TH implied meaning is that the eponymous(A,) trees thrive(B) in a particular climate(D,E) where a particular factor provides optimal growth conditions(C). Hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not follow this sequence, hence incorrect. 

He gave away the beautiful porcelain that his uncle had graciously given him when he was in a sullen mood.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. When he was in a sullen mood, he gave away the beautiful porcelain that his uncle had graciously given him.

  2. He gave away the beautiful porcelain, when he was in a sullen mood, that his uncle had graciously given him.

  3. The beautiful porcelain that his uncle had graciously given him, he gave away when he was in a sullen mood.

  4. NO CHANGE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Since the sullen mood is an adverb for the action of giving away, the clause "when...mood" should be placed nearest to "he gave away..." without changing the meaning. Hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not place the qualifying clauses together, hence incorrect. 

James was enjoying a quiet afternoon when Amy and Ted visited him playing his piano.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. James was playing his piano when Amy and Ted visited him enjoying a quiet afternoon.

  2. When Amy and Ted visited him playing his piano, James was enjoying a quiet afternoon.

  3. James was enjoying a quiet afternoon playing his piano, when Amy and Ted visited him.

  4. NO CHANGE


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Since "playing his piano" is qualified by "when...visited him", these should be placed close together. Hence, option C is correct. The rest of the options do not place the qualifying clauses together, hence these are incorrect. 

The students told the teacher how strict she was when she allowed them to speak.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. When she allowed them to speak, the students told the teacher how strict she was.

  3. The students told the teacher, when she allowed them to speak, how strict she was.

  4. How strict she was is what the students told the teacher when she allowed them to speak.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Since the "students ..teacher" is qualified by the adverbial clause, "When...speak", these should be placed close together, hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not place the qualifying clauses together, hence incorrect. 

Collecting butterflies has largely been replaced by photographing and recording butterflies, which was once a popular hobby, and rearing them for release into the wild.


Choose the best sequence of words for the sentence given.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Collecting butterflies has largely been replaced by photographing and recording butterflies and rearing them for release into the wild, which was once a popular hobby.

  3. Collecting butterflies, which was once a popular hobby, has largely been replaced by photographing and recording butterflies and rearing them for release into the wild.

  4. Which was once a popular hobby, collecting butterflies has largely been replaced by photographing and recording them and rearing them for release into the wild.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Since, "which...hobby" qualifies "collecting butterflies", these should be placed next to each other. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect. 

Choose which of the following underlined part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error in the sentence then select option E.
A. Shipwrecked on a desert island, coconuts and B. other fruits C. formed the basis of the D. sailors diet

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

  5. No error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shipwrecked qualifies the sailors. Hence, these should be placed together. Therefore, Option A is correct, as the word shipwrecked is place in the wrong part of the clause. The rest of the options do not contain any errors in the sentence, hence these are not suitable.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:

The acrobat did not perform the stunts which had been taught him to his satisfaction.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. The acrobat did not perform the stunts, which had been taught to him, to his satisfaction.

  3. The acrobat did not to his satisfaction perform the stunts which had been taught to him.

  4. To his satisfaction, the acrobat did not perform the stunts which had been taught him.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence as such requires no change, except the demarcation of the clauses by commas, for the word" stunts" is qualified by "which ...him" and placed together. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not completely adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Daniel's lost keys were found in a drawer in the desk on which the dog biscuits lay eaten by his child.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Daniel's lost keys were found in a drawer by his child in the desk on which the dog biscuits lay eaten.

  3. Daniel's lost keys were found in a drawer in the desk by his child on which the dog biscuits lay eaten.

  4. Daniel's lost keys were found by his child in a drawer in the desk on which the dog biscuits lay eaten.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The clause "Daniel's...found" qualifies "his child"  and "the desk...eaten" qualifies "drawer". Hence these should be grouped together. Therefore Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect.

Identify the type of clause underlined in the following sentence:

The reason why I left is confidential.

  1. Adverb Clause of Purpose or Reason

  2. Adverb Clause of Manner

  3. Relative Clause

  4. Noun Clause


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Relative clause adds extra information about a noun by using "who", 'what", "why" and other questioning words. Hence Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect. 

Identify the type of clause underlined in the following sentence:

The road where the shooting took place is now closed.

  1. Adverb Clause of Time

  2. Adverb Clause of Place

  3. Relative Clause

  4. Noun Clause


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Relative clause adds extra information about a noun by using "who", 'what", "why" and other questioning words. Hence Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect. 

Complete the sentence with the most suitable option:
They refused to be reasonable about the delay, __________________.

  1. The rain was late

  2. That caused a lot of trouble

  3. Which made me angry

  4. Whose passengers were tourists


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Non-defining relative clauses are made of relative pronouns like "which" in order to give us non-essential information about something, here the delay. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this goal, hence incorrect. 

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