Adjective Clause Correction Quiz: Refine Grammar

1. Which revision fixes the sentence? Original: The book was returned that I borrowed.

The book that I borrowed was returned.

The book returned I borrowed.

That I borrowed the book was returned.

The book was that I borrowed returned.

Proper placement avoids confusion.

Explanation

Proper placement avoids confusion.

2. Which sentence uses an adjective clause correctly?

The scientist which discovery changed medicine is famous.

The scientist whose discovery changed medicine is famous.

The scientist who discovery changed medicine is famous.

The scientist that discovery changed medicine is famous.

Whose shows possession.

Explanation

Whose shows possession.

3. Which sentence contains an unnecessary relative pronoun?

The idea that we discussed was helpful.

The place where we met was quiet.

The book which I read it was long.

The student who volunteered was helpful.

It is unnecessary and incorrect.

Explanation

It is unnecessary and incorrect.

4. Which adjective clause best completes the sentence? The policy ___ was approved will take effect next year.

Who

Where

That

Whose

That correctly introduces an essential clause.

Explanation

That correctly introduces an essential clause.

5. Mastering adjective clauses helps writers

Eliminate modifiers

Write longer sentences

Add precise and clear descriptions

Avoid grammar rules

Adjective clauses improve clarity and detail.

Explanation

Adjective clauses improve clarity and detail.

6. Which sentence contains a dangling or misplaced adjective clause?

The student who studied passed the test.

The car that broke down was repaired.

The book was returned that I borrowed.

The teacher who helped me explained the lesson.

The clause should be placed closer to book.

Explanation

The clause should be placed closer to book.

7. Which sentence correctly omits the relative pronoun?

The movie that we watched was exciting.

The movie we watched was exciting.

The movie which we watched was exciting.

The movie where we watched was exciting.

The relative pronoun can be omitted when it is the object.

Explanation

The relative pronoun can be omitted when it is the object.

8. Which sentence uses commas incorrectly?

My laptop, which I bought last year, is broken.

The students who studied passed the test.

My sister who lives nearby visits often.

The car that we bought is new.

If the sister is specific, commas are needed.

Explanation

If the sister is specific, commas are needed.

9. Which revision fixes the sentence? Original: The reason why she left it is clear.

The reason why she left is clear.

The reason that she left it is clear.

The reason she left it is clear.

The reason she left is clear.

Removing unnecessary words improves clarity.

Explanation

Removing unnecessary words improves clarity.

10. Which adjective clause correctly modifies city?

Who I visited last year

Which I visited last year

Whose I visited last year

Where I visited last year

Which refers to things or places.

Explanation

Which refers to things or places.

11. Which sentence demonstrates advanced, correct usage?

The essay which topic was complex confused readers.

The essay whose topic was complex confused readers.

The essay that topic was complex confused readers.

The essay who topic was complex confused readers.

Whose shows possession.

Explanation

Whose shows possession.

12. Which relative pronoun is preferred in formal writing for people?

That

Which

Who

Where

Who is preferred for people.

Explanation

Who is preferred for people.

13. Which sentence is ambiguous?

The student who talked to the teacher left early.

The student talked to the teacher who left early.

The student who left early talked to the teacher.

The student talked to the teacher after class.

It is unclear who left early.

Explanation

It is unclear who left early.

14. Which sentence correctly uses an adjective clause with that?

The decision that we made was final.

The decision that was made by we was final.

The decision which we made it was final.

The decision where we made was final.

Correct structure and pronoun use.

Explanation

Correct structure and pronoun use.

15. Which revision clarifies the meaning? Original: The student talked to the teacher who left early.

The student, who left early, talked to the teacher.

The student talked to the teacher; who left early.

The student talked to the teacher, who left early.

The student talked to the teacher before leaving early.

The revision removes ambiguity.

Explanation

The revision removes ambiguity.

Editing Drill: Correcting Adjective Clauses Quiz

1. Which revision fixes the sentence? Original: The book was returned that I borrowed.

2. Which sentence uses an adjective clause correctly?

3. Which sentence contains an unnecessary relative pronoun?

4. Which adjective clause best completes the sentence? The policy ___ was approved will take effect next year.

5. Mastering adjective clauses helps writers

6. Which sentence contains a dangling or misplaced adjective clause?

7. Which sentence correctly omits the relative pronoun?

8. Which sentence uses commas incorrectly?

9. Which revision fixes the sentence? Original: The reason why she left it is clear.

10. Which adjective clause correctly modifies city?

11. Which sentence demonstrates advanced, correct usage?

12. Which relative pronoun is preferred in formal writing for people?

13. Which sentence is ambiguous?

14. Which sentence correctly uses an adjective clause with that?

15. Which revision clarifies the meaning? Original: The student talked to the teacher who left early.