Clauses bingo

Exercise and reference answers

Clues and terms

1. Clue

   The clause that can stand on its own.

   Item

   Main clause

2. Clue

   The clause that depends on another one.

   Item

   Subordinate

3. Clue

   Subordinate clause working as subject or object.

   Item

   Noun clause

4. Clue

   Subordinate clause that describes a noun.

   Item

   Relative

5. Clue

   The other name for a relative clause.

   Item

   Adjectival

6. Clue

   Word before a noun showing quantity or owner.

   Item

   Determiner

7. Clue

   Word that often opens a relative clause.

   Item

   Which

8. Clue

   Determiner used in the phrase some clay.

   Item

   Some

9. Clue

   Determiner used before days of sunshine.

   Item

   Enough

Instructions

Read each clue and tap the term it describes.

Explanation