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1. 1.

   Underline the principal clauses and circle the subordinate clauses in these sentences.

   1. We worked until the lights went off.
   2. We will win the match if we practise hard.
   3. Although we were tired, we kept marching forward.
   4. Monica cut the vegetables, but Lata cooked them.
   5. He cooked a new dish, which nobody liked.
   6. We could not buy any gifts because the shops were closed.
   7. The robbers escaped before the police arrived.
   8. When the plane landed, the passengers got off.
   9. Before you eat breakfast, you should always brush your teeth.
   10. We couldn't sleep because there was a lot of noise.
2. 2.

   Complete these sentences with suitable subordinate clauses from the box given below.

   whenever she can	that I was looking for
   that he should say this	what I said to them
   who lost the last election	that he was guilty
   that I could not catch him	where I studied

   1. The boy ran so fast ______________________.
   2. I remember the school  ______________________.
   3. The girl visits her teacher  ______________________.
   4. The pupils did not understand  ______________________.
   5. The librarian found the book  ______________________.
   6. The convict confessed  ______________________.
   7. He is the politician  ______________________.
   8.  ______________________ is very unfortunate.
3. 3.

   Identify the noun clauses in these sentences and state the function of each clause.

   1. I think that you will like her.
   2. I forgot what he had told me.
   3. Why he resigned is still a mystery.
   4. When he will return is uncertain.
   5. I think that he has made a mistake.
   6. That he will win the race is certain.
   7. Do you know who wrote this article?
   8. There is no meaning in what she just said.
   9. The children easily guessed what the teacher meant.
   10. What happened at the meeting surprised the managers.
4. 4.

   Complete these sentences by adding suitable noun clauses.

   1. My mother cannot understand ____________________________.
   2. ____________________________ shocks me.
   3. Tell me ____________________________.
   4. I saw ____________________________.
   5. ____________________________ was the problem.
   6. I hope ____________________________.
   7. His father does not know ____________________________.
   8. ____________________________ remains a mystery.
5. 5.

   Identify the adjective clause in each of these sentences and state which noun or pronoun it qualifies in the main clause.

   1. He has a sister who has joined the army.
   2. I love the painting that hangs in the main hall.
   3. All the good things that we enjoy are gifts of nature.
   4. The grapes which he sent us were very sweet.
   5. I am often reminded of the town where I lived.
   6. The doctor who treated me is a very kind man.
   7. I would like to meet the person who has organised this conference.
   8. The huge bridge that spans the river was built almost a hundred years ago.
   9. The Taj Mahal that stands in Agra was built by many skilled artisans in Shah Jahan's time.
   10. All the men who live in this building return from work by train.
6. 6.

   Supply suitable adjective clauses to complete the sentences. Identify the noun that is qualified in each case.

   1. He left by the train ____________________________.
   2. I know the lady ____________________________.
   3. Any pupil ____________________________ will have to pay a fine.
   4. He has bought a book ____________________________.
   5. The building ____________________________ was designed by a famous architect.
   6. Do you know the road ____________________________?
   7. He met the pilot ____________________________.
   8. Diamonds come from South Africa ____________________________.