Dependent Clauses Worksheet
A Grade 11 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and understanding dependent clauses, including their types and functions.
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Dependent Clauses Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet assesses your understanding of dependent clauses.
Read the following passage carefully before answering the questions below.
Although the rain fell steadily throughout the afternoon, the children, who had been looking forward to the outdoor festival all week, refused to let their spirits be dampened. They quickly donned their raincoats and boots, because they knew that many of the activities, which were under large tents, would still be accessible. As soon as the music started, which was an upbeat jazz band, a few brave souls ventured out to dance. The aroma of popcorn, that wafted from the vendor's stall, drew a small crowd. Despite the weather, everyone agreed that the festival, even though it was wet, was a resounding success.
1. Which of the following sentences contains an adverbial clause?
The aroma of popcorn, that wafted from the vendor's stall, drew a small crowd.
Although the rain fell steadily throughout the afternoon, the children refused to let their spirits be dampened.
They quickly donned their raincoats and boots, because they knew that many of the activities would still be accessible.
As soon as the music started, which was an upbeat jazz band, a few brave souls ventured out to dance.
2. In the sentence 'The children, who had been looking forward to the outdoor festival all week, refused to let their spirits be dampened,' what type of dependent clause is 'who had been looking forward to the outdoor festival all week'?
Adverbial clause
Noun clause
Adjectival clause
Independent clause
Complete the following sentences by adding an appropriate dependent clause.
3. She couldn't believe .
4. The old house, , stood majestically on the hill.
5. We will leave for the concert .
6. Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence and state its type (adjectival, adverbial, or noun): 'The book that I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow.'
7. Explain the function of a dependent clause in a complex sentence.
Indicate whether each statement is True or False.
8. A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
True
False
9. An adjectival clause always begins with a subordinating conjunction.
True
False
Match each type of dependent clause with its correct function.
10. Adverbial Clause
a. Functions as a noun in the sentence
11. Adjectival Clause
b. Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb
12. Noun Clause
c. Modifies a noun or pronoun