Deck 9: Phrases and Clauses

Question 1

Indicate whether each underlined clause is used as a subject, a predicate noun, a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition
a.subject
d.indirect object
b.predicate noun
e.object of a preposition
c.direct object
We can finish the project by whatever deadline you set.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Indicate whether each underlined clause is used as a subject, a predicate noun, a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition
a.subject
d.indirect object
b.predicate noun
e.object of a preposition
c.direct object
The last I heard was that they were planning to attend.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Indicate whether each underlined clause is an adjective clause or an adverbial clause
a.adjective clause
b.adverbial clause
The netbook, which was offered on an overstocks website, will make a perfect graduation gift for my nephew.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Indicate whether each underlined clause is used as a subject, a predicate noun, a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition
a.subject
d.indirect object
b.predicate noun
e.object of a preposition
c.direct object
Did you ask whether he will perform tonight?

Question 5

Indicate whether each underlined clause is used as a subject, a predicate noun, a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition
a.subject
d.indirect object
b.predicate noun
e.object of a preposition
c.direct object
My concern is that we still don't have all the facts.

Question 6

Indicate whether each underlined clause is used as a subject, a predicate noun, a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition
a.subject
d.indirect object
b.predicate noun
e.object of a preposition
c.direct object
Tyrone knew why the Markels were moving to Jacksonville.

Question 7

Indicate whether each underlined clause is an adjective clause or an adverbial clause
a.adjective clause
b.adverbial clause
Ask Sofia about the day when she and Alan met.

Question 8

Indicate whether each underlined clause is used as a subject, a predicate noun, a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition
a.subject
d.indirect object
b.predicate noun
e.object of a preposition
c.direct object
What we like to see in our employees is a strong work ethic.

Question 9

Indicate whether each underlined clause is an adjective clause or an adverbial clause
a.adjective clause
b.adverbial clause
After the participants left, Nora led a debriefing session.

Question 10

Indicate whether each underlined clause is an adjective clause or an adverbial clause
a.adjective clause
b.adverbial clause
As you near the end of the obstacle course, your legs will feel heavy.

Question 11

Indicate whether each underlined clause is an adjective clause or an adverbial clause
a.adjective clause
b.adverbial clause
I will be in the cell-phone parking lot before the flight arrives.

Question 12

Indicate whether each underlined clause is used as a subject, a predicate noun, a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition
a.subject
d.indirect object
b.predicate noun
e.object of a preposition
c.direct object
How the company closed that deal is a story that will be retold for years.

Question 13

Indicate whether each underlined clause is used as a subject, a predicate noun, a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition
a.subject
d.indirect object
b.predicate noun
e.object of a preposition
c.direct object
The company will give whoever asks permission to attend the funeral.

Question 14

Indicate whether each underlined clause is used as a subject, a predicate noun, a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition
a.subject
d.indirect object
b.predicate noun
e.object of a preposition
c.direct object
The learning lab offers whoever comes by immediate assistance.

Question 15

Indicate whether each underlined clause is used as a subject, a predicate noun, a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition
a.subject
d.indirect object
b.predicate noun
e.object of a preposition
c.direct object
Give my congratulations to whoever wins the incentive vacation package.

Question 16

Indicate whether each underlined clause is an adjective clause or an adverbial clause
a.adjective clause
b.adverbial clause
Stefan and Barry shopped until the store closed.

Question 17

Indicate whether each underlined clause is an adjective clause or an adverbial clause
a.adjective clause
b.adverbial clause
You can graduate on time if you take four courses this term.

Question 18

Indicate whether each underlined clause is an adjective clause or an adverbial clause
a.adjective clause
b.adverbial clause
Joy Womack, who was five months pregnant, finished the half marathon with a very respectable time.

Question 19

Indicate whether each underlined clause is an adjective clause or an adverbial clause
a.adjective clause
b.adverbial clause
The reforms that we fought for will all be implemented.

Question 20

Indicate whether each underlined clause is an adjective clause or an adverbial clause
a.adjective clause
b.adverbial clause
The pilot whom I met was Captain Ramirez.

Question 21

The BMW without the tinted windows is mine.

Question 22

The laundry detergent is in the cupboard above the washing machine.

Question 23

Indicate whether each underlined phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase
a.adjective phrase
b.adverbial phrase
The Missouri River runs through seven states.

Question 24

Indicate whether each underlined phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase
a.adjective phrase
b.adverbial phrase
Was it Shakespeare who wrote, "Cowards die many times before their deaths"?

Question 25

Our training on the new accounting system begins next week.

Question 26

Indicate whether each underlined phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase
a.adjective phrase
b.adverbial phrase
The Great Wall of China is about 1,500 miles long.

Question 27

Indicate whether each underlined phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase
a.adjective phrase
b.adverbial phrase
The state with the most potentially active volcanoes is Alaska.

Question 28

Everyone except Jonas and Micah has tickets to the concert.

Question 29

Indicate whether each underlined phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase
a.adjective phrase
b.adverbial phrase
Congress established the country's-and the world's-first national park in 1872.

Question 30

Indicate whether each underlined phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase
a.adjective phrase
b.adverbial phrase
The distance to the mountain's top is 19,341 feet.

Question 31

Adam won his case against all odds.

Question 32

Victoria is always looking for a bargain.

Question 33

Indicate whether each underlined phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase
a.adjective phrase
b.adverbial phrase
Carson McCullers wrote The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter at age 23.

Question 34

Please take this report to reprographics immediately.

Question 35

Our company plans to offer a CPR certification class.

Question 36

She parked under the overpass until the rain subsided.

Question 37

Indicate whether each underlined phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase
a.adjective phrase
b.adverbial phrase
The literacy rate in Greenland is 100 percent.

Question 38

Step into my office, and we can discuss this further.

Question 39

Indicate whether each underlined phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase
a.adjective phrase
b.adverbial phrase
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun.

Question 40

Indicate whether each underlined phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase
a.adjective phrase
b.adverbial phrase
Beneath the ground at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is one of the world's richest collections of fossilized plants and insects.

Question 41

Is she spending a semester abroad to improve her Spanish?

Question 42

I will try to speak clearly and slowly.

Question 43

The task demanding the most work was the rewrite.

Question 44

Caleb spoke to the students, encouraging their participation.

Question 45

The records, inspected by the company's auditors, were found to be in order.

Question 46

The plan to balance the budget is a workable one.

Question 47

The story, published last week, delighted many readers.

Question 48

What time do you plan to serve dinner tonight?

Question 49

The person managing the entire project is Larry.

Question 50

I have read several good books describing the Cold War.

Question 51

Meghan volunteered to conduct the diversity training.

Question 52

Those expecting a good game were disappointed.

Question 53

Grabbing her keys, Tina rushed out of the office.

Question 54

To become a physician assistant is Chad's goal.

Question 55

To have her family near is very important.

Question 56

Considering the obstacles, the team did well.

Question 57

Paula called to confirm my appointment.