GRAMMAR STUIDES (REVISION)

1.1 Grammatical units

1 Part I: True or False Statements

1. _____ Morphemes are the smallest meaningful units in a language and cannot be further
divided.
2. _____ A phrase can contain a verb and its subject.
3. _____ All roots are stems, but not all stems are roots.
4. _____ In English, infixes are common.
5. _____ The term "lexical morpheme" refers to morphemes that function to express
grammatical relationships.
6. _____ Derivational morphemes can create new words but not change the grammatical
category of a word.
7. _____ "Car" is an example of a free morpheme.
8. _____ Prefixes are always free morphemes.
9. _____ A compound noun can be formed by joining two roots.
10. _____ An adjectival phrase always modifies the verb in a sentence.

Part II: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is considered a bound morpheme? a. Boy b. -ness c. Car d. Tree
2. What is the primary function of a root morpheme? a. To add grammatical information b.
To serve as the base for affixes c. To connect clauses d. To introduce a topic
3. Which type of morpheme modifies the meaning of a free morpheme without standing
alone? a. Free morpheme b. Compound morpheme c. Bound morpheme d. Root
morpheme
4. How are compound words typically formed? a. By adding prefixes to roots b. By
combining two or more roots c. Through the use of suffixes only d. By changing the syntax
of a sentence
5. What distinguishes a stem from a root? a. Stems can include more than one morpheme b.
Stems cannot attach to other morphemes c. Roots are always free morphemes d. Roots
and stems are interchangeable
6. Which of the following best describes a derivational morpheme? a. It changes the
grammatical function of a word b. It is always a prefix c. It does not affect the meaning
of the base word d. It creates an inflectional change
7. What is the primary role of affixes in morphology? a. To create new words b. To complete
a sentence c. To introduce clauses d. To denote action
8. Which example is a compound noun? a. Unhappiness b. Blackboard c. Dislike d. Run
9. How can one identify a phrase in English grammar? a. It contains both a subject and a
predicate b. It cannot stand alone as a sentence c. It must have a verb d. It acts solely as a
verb modifier
10. What feature characterizes an adverbial phrase? a. It modifies a noun b. It consists only
of adverbs c. It provides information about the manner, place, time, or degree d. It serves
as the main subject of a sentence
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Part III: Open-Ended Questions

1. Explain the difference between free morphemes and bound morphemes. Provide
examples.
2. Describe how a root and a stem differ in their use within words.
3. What is the significance of affixes in word formation?
4. How do derivational and inflectional morphemes differ in their impact on words?
5. Give examples of how compound nouns are formed and their usage.
6. Discuss the role of phrases in structuring English sentences.
7. What are the primary functions of an adjectival phrase within a sentence?
8. How do adverbial phrases enhance the meaning of sentences?
9. Explain the process of forming a compound word with examples.
10. Define a morpheme and discuss its types with examples from the text.

1.2 Syntactical functions

art I: True/False Statements

1. T/F - The subject of a sentence is always a single noun.

2. T/F - A predicate must contain a verb.
3. T/F - The object of a verb is the entity performing the action.
4. T/F - An indirect object can stand alone without a direct object in a sentence.
5. T/F - Prepositional objects follow the verb and a preposition.
6. T/F - The subject complement can only be a noun or pronoun.
7. T/F - Attributive adjectives always precede the noun they modify.
8. T/F - Adverbials can only be single words, not phrases or clauses.
9. T/F - A complement always provides necessary information about the subject.
10. T/F - The passive voice is used to emphasize the action rather than the subject.

Part II: Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the subject of a sentence typically denote?

o a. The action or state
o b. The main topic or actor
o c. The main verb
o d. The secondary information
2. Which component of a sentence is described by the predicate?
o a. The action or state of the subject
o b. The object being acted upon
o c. The background setting
o d. The time of the action
3. What is the role of an indirect object in a sentence?
o a. To receive the action directly
o b. To receive the benefits of the action
o c. To perform the action
o d. To describe the action
4. Which of the following can be a subject complement?
o a. The main verb
o b. A descriptive adjective
o c. An adverb
o d. A direct object
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 5. What is the primary function of attributive adjectives?
o a. To introduce a topic
o b. To modify a noun or pronoun
o c. To establish tense
o d. To act as a verb
6. An adverbial clause primarily provides information about:
o a. The subject's identity
o b. The verb's action
o c. The narrative style
o d. The speech context
7. Which term describes an adjective following a linking verb and relating to the subject?
o a. Attributive
o b. Predicate
o c. Predicative
o d. Prepositional
8. What does a prepositional object follow?
o a. A noun
o b. An adverb
o c. A verb and a preposition
o d. A conjunction
9. The term "agent" in a passive sentence refers to:
o a. The doer of the action
o b. The receiver of the action
o c. The main verb
o d. The subject complement
10. A clause functioning as an adverbial:
o a. Must include a noun
o b. Modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb
o c. Always starts with a preposition
o d. Replaces the main verb

Part III: Open-Ended Questions

1. Explain the difference between a direct object and an indirect object with examples.
2. Describe the role of a predicate in a sentence.
3. How can a noun phrase function as a subject? Provide examples.
4. What is a subject complement and how does it differ from an object complement?
5. Illustrate how attributive adjectives enhance a sentence.
6. Define an adverbial phrase and give examples of its use in sentences.
7. What are the syntactic roles of "because" in a sentence?
8. Discuss how the use of a passive voice changes the focus of a sentence.
9. Explain the importance of using correct subject-verb agreement in predicates.
10. Provide examples of sentences using different types of complements.

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2 Nouns
Part I: True or False Statements

1. _____ A noun can only be a physical object.

2. _____ Proper nouns always use a definite article.
3. _____ All nouns have a plural form.
4. _____ The word 'information' is a countable noun.
5. _____ Nouns can only function as subjects or objects in a sentence.
6. _____ A compound noun is made up of multiple words that function as a single noun.
7. _____ Material nouns are always uncountable.
8. _____ Every noun in English fits neatly into either the countable or uncountable category.
9. _____ Abstract nouns can only be formed from adjectives.
10. _____ Nouns cannot be derived from verbs.

Part II: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which type of noun refers to general items not specific ones? a. Proper nouns b. Collective
nouns c. Common nouns d. Abstract nouns
2. Which is an example of a collective noun? a. Dog b. Kindness c. Herd d. Iron
3. What type of noun is 'gold'? a. Abstract noun b. Proper noun c. Collective noun d. Material
noun
4. How do you form the plural of the noun 'city'? a. Citys b. Cities c. Citiess d. Cityes
5. Which term describes a noun that can be physically touched? a. Abstract noun b. Concrete
noun c. Collective noun d. Compound noun
6. What is a noun that is used to name individual people or places? a. Common noun b.
Concrete noun c. Proper noun d. Material noun
7. How do we typically make the plural of nouns ending in '-o'? a. Add -es b. Add -s c. Add
-ies d. No change needed
8. Which noun type describes qualities, conditions, or actions? a. Proper nouns b. Abstract
nouns c. Material nouns d. Compound nouns
9. 'Happiness' is an example of which type of noun? a. Proper b. Abstract c. Collective d.
Material
10. Which option is an example of a compound noun? a. Quickness b. Blackboard c.
Aluminium d. Sheep

Part III: Open-Ended Questions

1. Explain the difference between countable and uncountable nouns with examples.
2. Describe how compound nouns are formed and provide three examples.
3. What is a concrete noun, and give two examples?
4. How do abstract nouns differ from concrete nouns? Provide examples.
5. What rules apply when forming the plural of nouns ending in 'y'?
6. Give examples of nouns that have irregular plural forms and describe the rule changes.
7. Explain the role of a noun as a subject complement.
8. Discuss the concept of a noun functioning as an object of a preposition with examples.

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 9. What is the significance of proper nouns in English, and how are they formatted?
10. Describe the process of noun derivation from verbs with examples.

3. Pronouns
Part I: True or False Statements

1. _____ Pronouns can replace nouns in sentences to avoid repetition.

2. _____ "Whose" is used to ask about things only, not people.
3. _____ Reflexive pronouns can also function as intensifiers.
4. _____ Pronouns always need an antecedent in the sentence.
5. _____ The pronoun "it" cannot be used for animals.
6. _____ "They" can only refer to plural nouns.
7. _____ Possessive pronouns such as "hers" require an apostrophe before the "s".
8. _____ "Who" and "whom" refer to the same case in pronouns.
9. _____ Demonstrative pronouns do not include the words "this," "that," "these," and
"those."
10. _____ Interrogative pronouns are used only for forming questions.

Part II: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which pronoun is typically used to refer to a singular non-human object? a. They b. He

c. It d. Who
2. What function does the pronoun "whom" serve in a sentence? a. Subject b. Object c.
Possessive d. Reflexive
3. Which pronoun is used as a subject pronoun for a female? a. Him b. Her c. She d. Hers
4. What type of pronoun is "ourselves"? a. Demonstrative b. Interrogative c. Reflexive d.
Indefinite
5. Which pronoun would correctly fill in the blank in the sentence: "______ are the books I
need"? a. This b. Those c. Them d. They
6. What type of pronoun is "each" in the sentence "Each of the players has a coach"? a.
Reflexive b. Indefinite c. Demonstrative d. Interrogative
7. Which pronoun is appropriate for referring to a collective noun when the group is
considered as individual members? a. It b. They c. This d. That
8. In the sentence, "The one who calls first wins," what type of pronoun is "who"? a.
Reflexive b. Relative c. Indefinite d. Demonstrative
9. How do possessive pronouns differ from possessive adjectives? a. They always follow a
noun b. They can stand alone c. They always precede a noun d. They are followed by
verbs
10. Which pronoun is not an interrogative pronoun? a. What b. Which c. Who d. Their

Part III: Open-Ended Questions

1. Explain the use of personal pronouns in English with examples.

2. Discuss the role of demonstrative pronouns and give examples of their use in sentences.
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 3. Describe the difference between relative pronouns and interrogative pronouns with
examples.
4. What are reflexive pronouns, and how are they used in sentences? Provide examples.
5. How do indefinite pronouns enhance flexibility in language use? Give examples.
6. Explain the use of the pronoun "one" as a substitute for a noun previously mentioned.
7. Describe the function of pronouns in providing cohesion within paragraphs.
8. How do pronouns simplify sentences, and what problems might they sometimes create in
communication?
9. Explain the differences between "who" and "whom" with examples of correct usage.
10. Discuss the importance of choosing the correct pronoun for gender neutrality in
contemporary English. Provide examples of how to use "they" as a singular pronoun.

4. Adjectives
True or False Statements

1. T/F Adjectives can modify nouns and pronouns in a sentence.

2. T/F Adjectives only appear before the nouns they modify.
3. T/F Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things.
4. T/F "Beautiful" in the phrase "the beautiful painting" is a predicative adjective.
5. T/F Adjectives can also serve as attributives in a noun phrase.
6. T/F Only 'more' and 'most' can be used to form comparative and superlative forms of
adjectives.
7. T/F An adjective can be turned into a noun by adding a suffix like '-ness' or '-ity'.
8. T/F Adjectives are capable of modifying verbs, adverbs, and other adjectives.
9. T/F Adjectives cannot form a predicative part of the sentence.
10. T/F The adjective "old" in "the old man" is an attributive adjective.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which term describes an adjective placed directly before a noun? a. Attributive b.

Predicative c. Postpositive d. None of the above
2. What is the superlative form of "kind"? a. Kinder b. Kindest c. Most kind d. Kindful
3. Which suffix is commonly used to form adjectives from nouns? a. -ly b. -ful c. -ness d. -
ment
4. Which of the following is not an adjective? a. Quickly b. Beautiful c. Happy d. Short
5. What is the comparative form of "difficult"? a. More difficult b. Difficultier c. Difficulter
d. Most difficult
6. Which type of adjective is used in the sentence: "The shoes are mine"? a. Possessive b.
Demonstrative c. Indefinite d. Interrogative
7. Which adjective does not form its comparative by adding "-er"? a. Tall b. Large c. Small
d. Fast
8. "Fewer" and "less" are examples of what kind of adjectives? a. Quantitative b. Qualitative
c. Possessive d. Demonstrative
9. Which adjective is typically used to describe non-count nouns? a. Few b. Lesser c. Less
d. Smaller

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 10. "The blue sky" features what kind of adjective? a. Predicate adjective b. Attributive
adjective c. Postpositive adjective d. None of the above

Short Answer Questions

1. Explain the difference between attributive and predicative adjectives with examples.
2. How do you form the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives like "cruel"?
3. Describe the role of adjectives in a sentence.
4. What are the three degrees of adjectives? Provide examples for each.
5. How can adjectives be formed from other parts of speech? Provide examples.
6. Explain how the adjective "good" changes in its comparative and superlative forms.
7. What is the function of demonstrative adjectives? Give examples.
8. Discuss the use of the adjective "former" in grammatical structure.
9. Explain the term "compound adjective" and give three examples.
10. What are ordinal adjectives? Provide examples showing their use in sentences.

5 Preposition
Part I: True or False Statements

1. T/F The preposition "in" is commonly used to indicate a location.

2. T/F Prepositions can only be used to show time.
3. T/F The phrase "on the table" uses the preposition "on" to indicate position.
4. T/F All sentences must contain a preposition to be complete.
5. T/F The preposition "between" is used to refer to two items only.
6. T/F "Underneath" and "below" can be used interchangeably in all contexts.
7. T/F The word "before" functions only as a preposition.
8. T/F In the phrase "thinking of you," "of" is a preposition.
9. T/F Prepositions are always placed before nouns or pronouns.
10. T/F The sentence "She arrived after the meeting started" uses "after" as a conjunction.

Part II: Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the function of "over" in "The cat jumped over the fence"?
o a. Adjective
o b. Verb
o c. Preposition
o d. Adverb
2. In the sentence "She lives near the park," what is the role of "near"?
o a. Conjunction
o b. Adjective
o c. Preposition
o d. Adverb
3. Which sentence uses "with" as a preposition?
o a. She went with him to the store.
o b. He is with tired.
o c. Come with now!
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4. What is the correct preposition to complete the sentence: "She is good ___ mathematics"?
o a. at
o b. in
o c. on
o d. about
5. Choose the sentence where "by" is used as a preposition:
o a. She passed by the old house.
o b. Going by what he said, she won't come.
o c. I will stand by you.
o d. None of the above
6. Which preposition is typically used to indicate a specific time during the day?
o a. in
o b. at
o c. on
o d. over
7. In "She arrived after midnight," what is the role of "after"?
o a. Conjunction
o b. Preposition
o c. Adverb
o d. Interjection
8. What does the preposition "against" express in "He leaned against the wall"?
o a. Support
o b. Opposition
o c. Direction
o d. Proximity
9. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: "They talked ___ going to
France."
o a. of
o b. about
o c. over
o d. b and c are correct
10. In which sentence is "up" used as a preposition?
o a. She woke up early.
o b. The prices are going up.
o c. They walked up the hill.
o d. He gave up smoking.

Part III: Open-ended Questions

1. Describe how prepositions function in sentences. Provide an example.

2. What are the differences between prepositions of time and prepositions of place? Give
examples.
3. How can the same preposition have different meanings in different contexts? Illustrate
with "on."
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 4. Discuss the role of prepositions in phrasal verbs. Give examples where the meaning
changes significantly with different prepositions.
5. How can prepositions affect the tone and clarity of a sentence? Provide before and after
examples.
6. Explain the use of the preposition "by" in passive constructions.
7. Why is it important to use the correct preposition in professional communications?
Provide examples of common errors.
8. What strategies can help someone learn the appropriate use of prepositions in a new
language?
9. Discuss the challenges non-native speakers might face with English prepositions. Give
examples.
10. How do prepositions interact with other parts of speech in a sentence? Explain with
detailed examples.

6. Adverbs
Part I: True or False Statements

1. _____ Adverbs can only modify verbs.

2. _____ Adverbs are exclusively single words.
3. _____ An adverb can modify an adjective.
4. _____ Adverbs can only be used at the beginning of a sentence.
5. _____ All adverbs end in "-ly."
6. _____ Adverbs can modify entire sentences.
7. _____ Adverbs cannot modify nouns.
8. _____ All adverbs express time, place, or manner.
9. _____ Adverbs can form comparative and superlative forms.
10. _____ Adverbs of frequency appear only after the main verb.

Part II: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following words is an adverb? a. Quickly b. Quick c. Quicker d. Quickest

2. What type of adverb is "yesterday" in the sentence "I met him yesterday"? a. Adverb of
manner b. Adverb of time c. Adverb of frequency d. Adverb of place
3. Which position is most common for adverbs of frequency? a. Before the subject b.
Between the subject and the verb c. After the main verb d. At the end of the sentence
4. How do you form the comparative form of most adverbs? a. Adding -est b. Adding -er c.
Using "more" before the adverb d. No comparative forms for adverbs
5. Which adverb modifies another adverb? a. Slowly b. Very c. Well d. Often
6. What does the adverb modify in the sentence "He drives extremely fast"? a. He b. Drives
c. Extremely d. Fast
7. Which type of adverb is "quite" in "The movie is quite interesting"? a. Adverb of manner
b. Adverb of degree c. Adverb of frequency d. Adverb of affirmation

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 8. Where do you typically find adverbs of place in a sentence? a. Before the subject b.
Immediately after the verb c. Between the auxiliary and the main verb d. At the end of the
sentence
9. Which of the following is an adverb of frequency? a. Sometimes b. Outside c. Downstairs
d. Yesterday
10. What is the role of "too" in "She was driving too fast"? a. Adverb of manner b. Adverb of
degree c. Adverb of frequency d. Adverb of confirmation

Part III: Open-Ended Questions

1. Explain the different types of adverbs and give examples of each.

2. Describe the role of adverbs in expressing the manner of an action.
3. How do adverbs of frequency and adverbs of time differ? Provide examples.
4. Discuss how the placement of an adverb can change the meaning of a sentence.
5. What are the rules for forming the comparative and superlative forms of adverbs?
6. Provide examples of adverbs that do not follow the regular "-ly" ending rule.
7. Explain how adverbs of degree can modify adjectives and provide examples.
8. What is the function of an adverbial phrase, and how does it differ from a single adverb?
9. Discuss the use of adverbs in formal and informal speech.
10. Explain how adverbs interact with negations in sentences and provide examples.

7. Conjunctions
Part I: True/False Statements

1. T/F - Conjunctions can only join words, not phrases or clauses.

2. T/F - "And" is used to show contrast between two statements.
3. T/F - The conjunction "but" introduces an alternative.
4. T/F - "Or" can be used to present synonymous terms or phrases.
5. T/F - "Because" is a coordinating conjunction.
6. T/F - "Nor" follows a negative statement to include another negative statement.
7. T/F - Conjunctions are always placed at the beginning of sentences.
8. T/F - "Yet" can be used as a synonym for "but" to show contrast.
9. T/F - The conjunction "so" is used to indicate time.
10. T/F - "Although" is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a dependent clause.

Part II: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which conjunction is used to add information?

o a. and
o b. but
o c. because
o d. although
2. What is the function of the conjunction "if"?
o a. To add information
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 o b. To introduce a condition
o c. To show time
o d. To compare
3. Which conjunction is commonly used to show consequence?
o a. and
o b. but
o c. so
o d. nor
4. "Neither" should be paired with which word?
o a. and
o b. but
o c. or
o d. nor
5. Which conjunction best fits the sentence: "She must hurry, ____ she will miss the bus."
o a. and
o b. but
o c. or
o d. for
6. How is "although" used in a sentence?
o a. To contradict a statement
o b. To introduce a condition
o c. To express a concession
o d. To indicate time
7. Which conjunction often begins a subordinate clause?
o a. And
o b. So
o c. Because
o d. Or
8. "After" is a conjunction that indicates:
o a. Time
o b. Reason
o c. Contrast
o d. Choice
9. Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: "I would go with you, ____ I
already have plans."
o a. because
o b. although
o c. but
o d. so
10. Which conjunction is best to show opposition?
o a. And
o b. Yet
o c. For
o d. Or

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Part III: Open-Ended Questions

1. Explain how the conjunction "since" can be used in a sentence and provide an example.
2. Describe the difference between "but" and "yet" with examples.
3. What role do conjunctions play in complex sentences? Give two examples.
4. Discuss how "whether" and "if" can be used interchangeably and when they cannot.
5. Explain the usage of correlative conjunctions with an example.
6. How does the conjunction "for" function differently from "because"? Provide examples.
7. Illustrate how the conjunction "as" can be used to show time and comparison.
8. Provide an example of how conjunctions enhance sentence variety.
9. Discuss the importance of conjunctions in constructing arguments in essays.
10. Explain the use of "although" and "even though" with specific examples to highlight their
similarities and differences.

8. Phrases
Part I: TRUE OR FALSE STATEMENTS

1. T/F A phrase in English grammar does not include a finite verb.

2. T/F An adjectival phrase can function as a subject complement.
3. T/F Every phrase must contain a verb and its subject to be considered grammatically
complete.
4. T/F Phrases can function similarly to single-word adverbs.
5. T/F A noun phrase consists exclusively of a noun and modifiers without any prepositional
phrases.
6. T/F "The very tired man" includes an adverbial phrase.
7. T/F A phrase can stand alone as a complete sentence.
8. T/F Phrases are introduced by conjunctions.
9. T/F The phrase "with malice toward none" functions as a prepositional phrase.
10. T/F An adverbial phrase can modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

Part II: MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following is an example of a noun phrase? a. quickly runs b. under the bed
c. beauty and grace d. the large, barking dog
2. What type of phrase is "by the old oak tree"? a. Adjective phrase b. Noun phrase c.
Prepositional phrase d. Adverbial phrase
3. Which phrase can serve as a predicate in a sentence? a. inside the house b. makes sense
c. on the table d. who laughs last
4. What is the primary function of the phrase "with great interest" in the sentence "She
watched the show with great interest"? a. Direct object b. Subject complement c.
Adverbial d. Attributive
5. The phrase "to swim swiftly" acts as a: a. Noun phrase b. Verb phrase c. Prepositional
phrase d. Infinitive phrase

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 6. "Because of the rain" is what type of phrase? a. Adjective b. Noun c. Prepositional d.
Conjunction
7. Which option shows a correct example of an adjectival phrase? a. runs very fast b. in the
morning c. very interesting book d. to the store
8. The phrase "under clear skies" modifies: a. a noun b. a verb c. an adjective d. another
adverb
9. What type of phrase is "taller than the old building"? a. Adverbial b. Prepositional c.
Comparative d. Noun
10. "After many years" is a phrase that indicates: a. Manner b. Place c. Time d. Reason

Part III: QUESTIONS

1. Define a phrase and give three different examples, each illustrating a distinct type of
phrase.
2. Explain the difference between a noun phrase and an adjectival phrase with examples.
3. What are the syntactic roles that phrases can fulfill in a sentence? Provide examples for
each role.
4. How do prepositional phrases enhance the meaning of the sentences they are part of?
5. Identify the type of each phrase in the sentence: "The man with the hat, who was running
quickly, slipped on the wet floor."
6. What is an infinitive phrase, and how does it function within a sentence?
7. Describe how adverbial phrases modify verbs and give two examples.
8. What distinguishes a verb phrase from a noun phrase?
9. Provide examples of how phrases can be transformed into different syntactic functions by
changing their structure or placement in a sentence.
10. Discuss the impact of exocentric and endocentric phrases on sentence construction.

9. Subordinate Clauses
Part I: TRUE OR FALSE STATEMENTS

1. T Subordinate clauses function as part of the main clause and cannot stand alone.
2. F A subordinate clause does not need a subject and a verb.
3. T Subordinate clauses can act as adverbial clauses, providing details about the time, place,
or manner.
4. F Subordinate clauses can form complete sentences on their own.
5. T Conditional sentences often use subordinate clauses to express conditions.
6. T The phrase "although he was late" in the sentence is a subordinate clause.
7. F Subordinate clauses typically dictate the structure of the main clause.
8. T Subordinate clauses can be introduced by relative pronouns like "who" or "which."
9. T In the sentence "He left when the bell rang," "when the bell rang" is a subordinate
clause.
10. F All clauses introduced by conjunctions are subordinate clauses.

Part II: MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. What type of subordinate clause is "before we go to the movie" in the sentence?

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 o a. Adverbial clause of time
o b. Noun clause
o c. Adjective clause
o d. Independent clause
2. Which conjunction typically introduces a clause of condition?
o a. Because
o b. Although
o c. If
o d. That
3. In the sentence, "He is happy because he passed the test," what type of subordinate clause
is used?
o a. Reason
o b. Time
o c. Condition
o d. Place
4. Which of the following is NOT a function of a subordinate clause?
o a. To act as a subject
o b. To provide a complete thought
o c. To add additional information
o d. To act as an object
5. "Where you found the keys" can serve as a:
o a. Main clause
o b. Subordinate clause of place
o c. Independent clause
o d. None of the above
6. What type of subordinate clause is used in "She can come whenever she wants"?
o a. Time
o b. Reason
o c. Manner
o d. Condition
7. Which word starts a subordinate clause of contrast?
o a. Before
o b. Although
o c. Until
o d. Since
8. In which sentence is the subordinate clause used as a complement?
o a. I believe that you are right.
o b. After the movie, we went to dinner.
o c. She was happy that she won the race.
o d. Both a and c
9. What is the role of the subordinate clause in "The book that you gave me is excellent"?
o a. Adverbial
o b. Noun
o c. Adjective
o d. None of the above
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 10. Which type of subordinate clause is in the sentence, "We will start dinner when he
arrives"?
o a. Time
o b. Reason
o c. Condition
o d. Contrast

Part III: OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS

1. Explain the function of a subordinate clause in a complex sentence.

2. How does a subordinate clause differ from an independent clause?
3. Provide an example of a subordinate clause acting as an adverbial modifier and explain
its role.
4. What is the significance of using subordinate clauses in written English?
5. Discuss the impact of subordinate clauses on the clarity of a sentence.
6. How can subordinate clauses be used to add detail to a narrative?
7. Describe the different types of subordinate clauses and give examples for each.
8. What are the typical conjunctions used to introduce subordinate clauses of reason?
Provide examples.
9. In what ways can subordinate clauses influence the tone of a sentence?
10. Provide an example of a sentence using a subordinate clause as an adjective clause and
explain its function.

10. Sentences
True or False Statements:

1. A subordinate clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

2. Subordinate clauses are always introduced by a conjunction.
3. The sentence "I knew it was late" contains a subordinate clause.
4. A noun clause can function as the subject of a sentence.
5. Relative clauses modify nouns and are a type of subordinate clause.
6. "Because she was tired" can be a complete sentence.
7. Subordinate clauses can provide details about time, reason, or condition.
8. Every complex sentence must contain at least two subordinate clauses.
9. Adverbial clauses are a type of subordinate clause that modify verbs.
10. A subordinate clause always comes at the beginning of a sentence.

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which type of subordinate clause is used to express a condition? a. Noun clause b.

Adjective clause c. Adverbial clause of condition d. Relative clause
2. What is the function of the subordinate clause in the sentence "I will go if it stops raining"?
a. Time b. Reason c. Condition d. Place

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 3. Which of the following is a subordinate clause? a. Because I was late b. He runs fast c. It
is sunny d. She is a teacher
4. What connects a subordinate clause to the rest of the sentence? a. A preposition b. A
conjunction c. A verb d. A comma
5. Which type of subordinate clause answers the question "why"? a. Clause of reason b.
Clause of purpose c. Clause of time d. Clause of result
6. Where can a subordinate clause appear in a sentence? a. At the beginning b. In the middle
c. At the end d. All of the above
7. "After she had finished her homework, she went to bed." What type of subordinate clause
does this sentence contain? a. Reason b. Time c. Condition d. Place
8. Which of the following sentences uses a relative clause? a. She likes the book that you
gave her. b. He can come whenever he wants. c. If you are ready, we can leave. d. She
works where she can find a job.
9. What does a subordinate clause typically provide in a sentence? a. An independent
thought b. Additional context or detail c. The main idea d. A direct object
10. How does a subordinate clause differ from a coordinate clause? a. It provides an additional
idea. b. It can stand alone. c. It is equal in importance. d. It depends on the rest of the
sentence.

Open-Ended Questions:

1. Explain the difference between an adverbial clause and a relative clause.

2. Describe the role of a noun clause in a sentence.
3. How can the placement of a subordinate clause affect the meaning of a sentence?
4. What are the key features that distinguish a subordinate clause from a main clause?
5. Provide an example of a complex sentence that uses a clause of condition and explain its
function.
6. How do subordinate clauses enhance the complexity of sentence structure?
7. What is the grammatical role of subordinate clauses in expressing hypothetical situations?
8. Discuss the importance of conjunctions in the formation of subordinate clauses.
9. Illustrate how a clause of reason provides necessary background information in a
sentence.
10. Explain how a subordinate clause can serve multiple functions within the same sentence,
depending on its placement and conjunction used.

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