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Kinds of Subordinate Clauses

Identify each underlined subordinate clause as an adjective clause, adverb clause, or noun clause.

1. We can go to the game as long as we get home by eleven o'clock.
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
2. This week’s Newsweek magazine, which should arrive today, might be a good source of information.
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
3. Whichever dress you choose will be fine for the banquet.
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
4. Heather can take the test when she is ready.
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
5. Franco’s main concern is why the error occurred in the first place.
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
6. Joanne will show you the watch that she wants for her birthday.
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
7. Whoever gets there first must build the fire.
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
8. Whenever Luis prepares dinner, I get home on time.
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
9. Deidre will never forget the time when she lost her dog.
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
10. The people who were most helpful were the Red Cross volunteers.
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause