CBSE Class 10 English Clauses Worksheet

CLAUSES AND COMPLEX SENTENCES

1. A clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and is used as a sentence or a part of a sentence. There are two types of clauses: main and subordinate. A main clause has a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as a sentence. A subordinate clause has a subject and a predicate, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence.
                         main                               sub.
She became a vegetarian because she loves animals.

2. There are three types of subordinate clauses: adjective, adverb, and noun.
a. An adjective clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a noun or pronoun.
The wrens that built a nest in the backyard are now raising their young.
b. An adverb clause is a subordinate clause that often modifies the verb in the main
clause of the sentence. It tells when, where, how, why, or under what conditions.
Before they got out, the goats broke the fence in several places.
c. A noun clause is a subordinate clause used as a noun.
Whatever we do will have to please everyone. (subject)
The prize goes to whoever can keep the squirrels away from the feeder. (object of preposition)

3. Main and subordinate clauses can form several types of sentences. A simple sentence has only one main clause and no subordinate clauses. A compound sentence has two or more main clauses. A complex sentence has at least one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
                            main
Simple: The apples fell off the tree.
                           main                                  main
Compound: The dancers bowed, and the audience clapped.
                                       sub                                                     . main
Complex: Because they turn to face the sun, these flowers are called sunflowers.

4. A sentence that makes a statement is classified as a declarative sentence.
My dad’s favorite horses are buckskins.

An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request.
Please close the door on your way out.

An interrogative sentence asks a question.
When will the mail carrier arrive?

An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion.
Watch out!
What a view that is!

 

Identify the clauses and point it whether it is a Noun Clause, Adjective Clause, Adverb Clause.

Question. When I was younger, I thought so.
Answer : when I was younger-Adverb Clause

Question. The bankers need to know what they should do.
Answer : what they should do-Noun Clause

Question. No one knows he is.
Answer : who he is-Noun Clause

Question. The books, which are lost, are not really necessary.
Answer : which are lost-Adjective Clause

Question. He laughs best who laughs last.
Answer : who laughs last-Adjective Clause

Question. Students who are intelligent get good grades.
Answer : who are intelligent-Adjective Clause

Question. He met a girl whose eyes were blue.
Answer : whose eyes were blue-Adjective Clause

Question. Whether you like it or not, you have to go to bed now.
Answer : Whether you like it or not-Adverb Clause

Question. I shall remain where I am.
Answer : where I am-Adverb Clause

Question. I went to see what had happened.
Answer : what had happened-Noun Clause