Relative Adverb Clauses
- 1.
Team 1Relative adverb clauses are:
- A.
Complete sentences; they contain a subject and verb and express a complete thought in both context and meaning.
- B.
Modifiers of noun denoting place, time and reason.
- C.
Coordinators that link parts of a sentence.
Correct Answer
B. Modifiers of noun denoting place, time and reason. -
- 2.
Team 2The relative adverbs that introduce relative adverb clauses are
- A.
Where, when and why
- B.
Who (whom, whose), that and which
- C.
If, though and as
Correct Answer
A. Where, when and why -
- 3.
Team 3Fill in the blank with a relative adverb that denotes the reason.I would like to know the reason _________ Mark refused to come.
Correct Answer
why
Why
that
That - 4.
Team 1In the following sentence, what is the noun of place that is being modified by the relative adverb where?My entire family now worships in the church where my great grandfather used to be minister.
- A.
Church
- B.
Minister
- C.
Great grandfather
- D.
Used to be
- E.
Family
Correct Answer
A. Church -
- 5.
Team 2the following sentence, what is the noun of time that is being modified by the relative adverb when?My favorite month is always February when we celebrate Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day.
- A.
Month
- B.
Valentine's Day
- C.
February
- D.
When
- E.
Presidents' Day
Correct Answer
C. February -
- 6.
Team 3In the following sentence, what is the noun of reason that is being modified by the relative adverb why?Do you know the reason why Isabel isn't in class today?
- A.
Reason
- B.
Class
- C.
Know
- D.
Today
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Reason -
- 7.
Team 1In which of the following relative adverb clauses can the relative adverb be ommited?
- A.
I'd like to know the reason why he decided not to come.
- B.
I always look forward to the day when we begin our summer vacation.
- C.
February is the month when many students go on vacations.
Correct Answer(s)
A. I'd like to know the reason why he decided not to come.
B. I always look forward to the day when we begin our summer vacation.
C. February is the month when many students go on vacations. -
- 8.
Team 2In the following sentence, the relative adverb can be ommited.She always had wanted to go to a place where she could speak her native tongue.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
Team 3In the following sentence, the relative adverb can be ommited.I understand the reason why Margo got the lead.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
Team 1In the following sentence, the relative adverb can't be ommited.This is the shop where I bought the jacket.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
Team 2Complete the following sentence:My favorite day of the week is friday
- A.
Where the weekend is about to begin.
- B.
When the weekend is about to begin.
- C.
Where I always go to the mall with my friend.
- D.
Where I always meet my grand-mother for dinner.
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. When the weekend is about to begin. -
- 12.
Team 3Which of the following sentences is wrong?
- A.
I know the reason men like motorcycles.
- B.
The office is the place you waste most of your life.
- C.
Do you know the reason Susan left so suddenly?
- D.
I always look forward to the day we graduate from university.
Correct Answer
B. The office is the place you waste most of your life.Explanation
Don't forget that WHERE can never be ommited.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Team 1Which of the following sentences contains a relative adverb clause?
- A.
December is my mother's birth month.
- B.
December is the month many people celebrate christmas.
- C.
December is most people's favorite time of the year.
- D.
December is most people's favorite month.
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. December is the month many people celebrate christmas. -
- 14.
Team 2Which of the following relative adverb clauses is correct?
- A.
That is the reason why Marco skipped class.
- B.
That is the reason that Nathalie was happy today.
- C.
That is the reason that I'm going to give for missing my exam.
- D.
That is the reason Nikesh cried today.
- E.
All of the above
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer(s)
A. That is the reason why Marco skipped class.
B. That is the reason that Nathalie was happy today.
D. That is the reason Nikesh cried today. -
- 15.
Team 3I come from the Seattle area, where many successful companies such a Microsoft and Boeing are located. The preceding sentence is:
- A.
A sentence which contains a relative adverb clause denoting place
- B.
A sentence which contains a relative adverb clause denoting time
- C.
A sentence which contains a relative adverb clause denoting place and a non-restrictive clause.
- D.
A sentence which contains a relative adverb clause denoting time and a non-restrictive clause.
- E.
A sentence which contains a relative adverb clause denoting place and a restrictive clause.
- F.
A sentence which contains a relative adverb clause denoting time and a restrictive clause.
Correct Answer
C. A sentence which contains a relative adverb clause denoting place and a non-restrictive clause. -
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