Unit 9—Phrases and Clauses
Achievement Test 9
MATCHING
Indicate whether each underlined clause is an adjective clause or an adverbial clause.
a.
adjective clause
b.
adverbial clause
1. After the participants left, Nora led a debriefing session.
2. The pilot whom I met was Captain Ramirez.
3. Stefan and Barry shopped until the store closed.
4. Joy Womack, who was five months pregnant, finished the half marathon with a very respectable time.
5. The reforms that we fought for will all be implemented.
6. Ask Sofia about the day when she and Alan met.
7. The netbook, which was offered on an overstocks website, will make a perfect graduation gift for my
nephew.
8. You can graduate on time if you take four courses this term.
9. I will be in the cell-phone parking lot before the flight arrives.
10. As you near the end of the obstacle course, your legs will feel heavy.
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
11. The company will give whoever asks permission to attend the funeral.
12. How the company closed that deal is a story that will be retold for years.
13. My concern is that we still don’t have all the facts.
14. What we like to see in our employees is a strong work ethic.
15. The learning lab offers whoever comes by immediate assistance.
16. Did you ask whether he will perform tonight?
17. We can finish the project by whatever deadline you set.
18. The last I heard was that they were planning to attend.
19. Give my congratulations to whoever wins the incentive vacation package.
20. Tyrone knew why the Markels were moving to Jacksonville.
Indicate whether each underlined phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.
a.
adjective phrase
b.
adverbial phrase
21. Carson McCullers wrote The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter at age 23.
22. The state with the most potentially active volcanoes is Alaska.
23. Beneath the ground at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is one of the world’s richest
collections of fossilized plants and insects.
24. The Great Wall of China is about 1,500 miles long.
25. Was it Shakespeare who wrote, “Cowards die many times before their deaths”?
26. The Missouri River runs through seven states.
27. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun.
28. The distance to the mountain’s top is 19,341 feet.
29. The literacy rate in Greenland is 100 percent.
30. Congress established the country’s—and the world’s—first national park in 1872.
Indicate whether each underlined phrase is used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.
a.
noun
c.
adverb
b.
adjective
31. To become a skilled draftsman was Jeff’s dream.
32. Unlike her brother, Jody wants to study physical therapy.
33. Brian’s desire to major in international business pleases his father.
34. In class, Bart worked hard to improve his reading skills.
35. Through her athletic ability, Laurie hopes to earn a scholarship.
36. The competition to be admitted to the paralegal program is intense.
37. Did Evan decide to apply for early admission?
38. Are you making an effort to visit the colleges?
39. Jody’s desire to become a physical therapist is commendable.
40. Suzie has to pass an exam to enter the surgical technologist program.
Indicate whether each underlined clause is an independent or a dependent clause.
a.
independent clause
b.
dependent clause
41. After the participants left, Nora led a debriefing session.
42. The pilot whom I met was Captain Ramirez.
43. Stefan and Barry shopped until the store closed.
44. Joy Womack, who was five months pregnant, finished the half marathon with a very respectable time.
45. The reforms that we fought for will all be implemented.
46. Ask Sofia about the day when she and Alan met.
47. The netbook, which was offered on an overstocks website, will make a perfect graduation gift for my
nephew.
48. You can graduate on time if you take four courses this term.
49. I will be in the cell-phone parking lot before the flight arrives.
50. As you near the end of the obstacle course, your legs will feel heavy.
SHORT ANSWER
Identify the prepositional phrase or prepositional phrases in the sentence.
1. The gentleman with the leather briefcase is our CEO.
2. Step into my office, and we can discuss this further.
3. Please take this report to reprographics immediately.
4. Our training on the new accounting system begins next week.
5. The BMW without the tinted windows is mine.
6. She parked under the overpass until the rain subsided.
7. Adam won his case against all odds.
8. Victoria is always looking for a bargain.
9. Everyone except Jonas and Micah has tickets to the concert.
10. The laundry detergent is in the cupboard above the washing machine.
Identify the infinitive phrase in the sentence.
11. My goal is to complete a hospitality management program.
12. Our company plans to offer a CPR certification class.
13. Meghan volunteered to conduct the diversity training.
14. I will try to speak clearly and slowly.
15. What time do you plan to serve dinner tonight?
16. The plan to balance the budget is a workable one.
17. To become a physician assistant is Chad’s goal.
18. To have her family near is very important.
19. Paula called to confirm my appointment.
20. Is she spending a semester abroad to improve her Spanish?
Identify the participial phrase in the sentence.
21. Running to the deli, Lynne twisted her ankle.
22. The records, inspected by the company’s auditors, were found to be in order.
23. I have read several good books describing the Cold War.
24. Grabbing her keys, Tina rushed out of the office.
25. The task demanding the most work was the rewrite.
26. The story, published last week, delighted many readers.
27. Caleb spoke to the students, encouraging their participation.
28. The person managing the entire project is Larry.
29. Those expecting a good game were disappointed.
30. Considering the obstacles, the team did well.