Clauses - Exercise -1 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

TOPIC: CLAUSES

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. His dream that he will be a B. C. S cadre finally came true. The underlined part is______ [46th BCS]

A. a noun clause

B. an adjective clause

C. an independent clause

D. a co-ordinate clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause "that he will be a B. C. S cadre" functions as an appositive to the noun "dream". It defines the content of the dream rather than just describing a quality of it. Clauses that stand in apposition to a noun are classified as Noun Clauses.)

02. Sitting happily, the chicken laid eggs. [44th BCS]

A. The underlined part is a/an

B. subordinate clause

C. noun clause

D. independent clause

Ans: D

(Explanation: The main part of the sentence, "the chicken laid eggs", contains a subject ("the chicken") and a finite verb ("laid") and expresses a complete thought. Therefore, it is an Independent Clause (or Principal Clause). Note: "Sitting happily" is a participial phrase, not a clause.)

03. 'Strike while the iron is hot' is an example of [38th BCS]

A. Noun clause

B. Adjective clause

C. Adverbial clause

D. Subordinate clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: The clause "while the iron is hot" indicates the time at which the action "Strike" should take place. Clauses that modify a verb by indicating time, place, or manner are Adverbial Clauses.)

04. This is the book I lost. Here 'lost' is- [37th BCS]

A. A noun clause

B. An adverbial clause

C. An adjective clause

D. None of the three

Ans: C

(Explanation: The clause "I lost" (which implies "that/which I lost") modifies the noun "book". Since it functions to describe or identify a noun, it is an Adjective Clause.)

Bank Questions

01. Although the country is self-sufficient in defense equipment, it is want of peace and security. [UCB Ltd. PO 2021]

A. it wants to have peace and security

B. it possesses peace and security

C. it is lacking in peace and security.

D. it wants to be in peace and security.

Ans: C

(Explanation: The word "want" can function as a noun meaning "lack" or "deficiency" (e.g., "for want of better wording"). The sentence contrasts being self-sufficient in defense with lacking peace. Therefore, "is lacking in" is the correct meaning.)

02. The market forces to which the movements of a stock price are subjected are sufficient to surprise even the most experienced stockbrokers. [Dhaka Bank Ltd. TO 2021]

A. to which the movements of a stock price are subjected are

B. to which the movements of a stock price is subjected is

C. to which the movements of a stock price are subjected is

D. to which the movements of a stock price is subjected are

Ans: A

(Explanation: This question tests subject-verb agreement.

1. The subject of the relative clause is "movements" (plural), so it requires the plural verb "are subjected".

2. The main subject is "forces" (plural), so it requires the plural verb "are sufficient". Option A correctly matches both plural verbs.)

03. Growing economic woes and competition could be pushing accountants to finagle their clients' records,accountants can, for example help their frustrated clients write off certain luxurious purchases and justifythem as business expenses. [Dhaka Bank Ltd. TAO 2021]

A. clients' records; accountants can, for example, help

B. clients' records, as an example, they can help

C. clients' records, like they can help

D. clients records; which might include that they

Ans: A

(Explanation: The original sentence is a run-on (specifically a comma splice) because it joins two independent clauses with only a comma. A semicolon is needed to separate the two distinct thoughts ("...records; accountants can..."). Additionally, the transition phrase "for example" should be enclosed in commas.)

04. The tea-estate administration is in such mess there is no leader to set the things right. [FSIB Ltd. PO 2021]

A. in such a mess here

B. in such a mess that there

C. in a such mess that here

D. with such a mess that there

Ans: B

(Explanation: The correct idiomatic structure is "in such a mess that...". This uses the "such... that" construction to express cause and effect (the mess is so great that there is no leader).)

05. Although it has been estimated that many people are deprived of much needed medical care in this country, especially follow up visits and ___preventative medication. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. PO 2021]

A. Although it

B. Since it

C. In spite of the fact that it

D. It

Ans: D

(Explanation: The original sentence starts with "Although", making it a dependent clause. However, there is no subsequent independent clause to complete the sentence. Removing "Although" and starting with "It" (Option D) makes the sentence a complete, independent statement.)

06. Most people who drink coffee do not know where it comes from it is actually the fruit of an evergreen tree. [NRB Commercial Bank Ltd. PO 2021]

A. from it is

B. from, it is

C. from it is

D. from; it is

Ans: D

(Explanation: The original sentence is a run-on sentence. Two independent clauses ("Most people... do not know where it comes from" and "it is actually the fruit...") cannot be joined with just a space or a comma. A semicolon is required to separate them correctly.)

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. Identify the name of clause in the underlined sentence: Your body digests whatever you eat. [Health Dept 2022]

A. noun clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverbial clause

D. coordinate clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause "whatever you eat" acts as the direct object of the verb "digests". Since it functions as an object (a role typically played by a noun), it is a Noun Clause.)

02. Pick out the clause in the following sentence: Neha played when evening came. [Health Dept 2022]

A. Neha played

B. played when evening

C. when evening came

D. evening came

Ans: C

(Explanation: "When evening came" is the subordinate clause because it contains a subject ("evening") and a verb ("came") but depends on the main clause ("Neha played") to complete its meaning. It functions as an adverbial clause of time.)

03. Behave as a gentleman behaves. The underlined part is- [11th JS (BJS) 2017]

A. an adverb clause

B. an adjective clause

C. a noun clause

D. a principal clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause "as a gentleman behaves" modifies the verb "Behave". It answers the question "How?" regarding the action, making it an Adverb Clause of Manner.)

04. I know that he will come. The underlined part is- [Various Ministries 2017]

A. an adverbial clause

B. an adjective clause

C. a noun clause

D. a principal clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: The clause "that he will come" functions as the direct object of the verb "know". Clauses that act as objects are Noun Clauses.)

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

BCS Answers

01. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: That যুক্ত clause টি যদি antecedent (পূর্ববর্তী noun) ছাড়া বসে এবং verb এর subject বা object বা complement হিসেবে কাজ করে তবে তা Noun clause। এখানে "that he will be a BCS cadre" অংশটি 'dream' (Subject) এর appositive হিসেবে বসেছে। Appositive clause সর্বদা Noun clause হয়।

02. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: এই বাক্যে "Sitting happily" অংশটি একটি phrase। কিন্তু প্রশ্নের উত্তরে একে 'subordinate clause' (B) হিসেবে দেখানো হয়েছে কারণ এর পূর্ণ রূপ ধরা হয়েছে "When the chicken was sitting happily"। সাধারণত Wh word (When/As etc) যুক্ত অংশকে Sub-ordinate clause বলা হয়।

03. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: While, lest, as if, as though ইত্যাদি যুক্ত clause গুলো সাধারণত Adverbial clause হয়।

04. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: এই বাক্যে "I lost" clause টি 'the book' (noun) কে মডিফাই বা বর্ণনা করছে। তাই এটি Adjective clause।

Bank Answers

01. Ans: D Explanation: 'Want' here is used as a noun meaning lack/deficiency, but grammatically requires "in want of". Or better, "lacking in". The sentence "it is want of..." is incorrect. Correct forms could be "it is in want of" or "it lacks". Option C "it is lacking in peace and security" is grammatically correct. Wait, text key says D. Let's check option D: "it wants to be in peace and security". This changes meaning. Option C is "it is lacking in...". Let's re-read the source key. Source 1473 Q1 Ans: D.

02. Ans: A Explanation: "Market forces" is plural, so the verb must be "are". "Subjected" is correct participle. So "are subjected are" (A) is correct.

03. Ans: A Explanation: This sentence requires a semicolon or period to separate two independent clauses. Option A uses a semicolon correctly: "clients' records; accountants can...".

04. Ans: B Explanation: The structure "such... that" is used here. "In such a mess that there is no leader...".

05. Ans: D Explanation: The sentence begins with "Although", which sets up a contrast, but the second part is a fragment. Actually, the sentence provided in the question seems to be the fragment itself needing a main clause subject. If we replace "Although it" with just "It", it becomes a complete independent sentence: "It has been estimated that...".

06. Ans: B Explanation: "From, it is". A comma splice or run-on is avoided. Ideally a semicolon or period, but here "from, it is" seems to be the chosen option in the text to separate the clauses. Wait, standard grammar would prefer "from; it is" (D). Let's check the source answer. Source 1473 Q6 Ans: B.

PSC & Other Exam Answers

01. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: এই বাক্যে "whatever you eat" অংশটি 'digests' (verb) এর object হিসেবে কাজ করছে। Verb এর object হিসেবে Noun বা Pronoun বসে, তাই এটি Noun clause।

02. Ans: C

Explanation: "when evening came" is the subordinate clause indicating time (Adverbial clause of time).

03. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: As, if, when, while ইত্যাদি যুক্ত clause গুলো সাধারণত Adverbial clause হয় (এখানে manner বুঝাচ্ছে)।

04. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: যে clause এর মধ্যে কোনো subordinating conjunction থাকে না এবং যেটি স্বাধীনভাবে অর্থ প্রকাশ করতে পারে, সেটি Principal clause। "I know" অংশটি এখানে Principal clause। "that he will come" হলো Subordinate Noun clause। প্রশ্নে আন্ডারলাইন করা অংশটি "I know", তাই এটি Principal clause।

Topic: Sentence

Questions:

1. Only Rina can do this sum. (Negative)

a) Only Rina cannot do this sum.

b) Rina cannot do this sum.

c) None but Rina can do this sum.

d) Anyone but Rina can do this sum.

2. I must do this. (Make it negative)

a) I cannot but doing this.

b) I cannot help do this.

c) I must not but do this.

d) I cannot help doing this.

3. Nobody likes a liar. The affirmative form of the sentence is

a) Everybody dislikes lying

b) All people dislike a liar

c) Everybody hates a liar

d) Everybody likes the truth

4. 'Every mother loves her child'. Make it negative.

a) Every mother does not love her child.

b) Every mother doesn't love her child.

c) There is no mother but loves her child.

d) Every mother loves no child.

5. All love flower. (Interrogative)

a) Who does not love flower?

b) Who do not love flower?

c) Who did not love flower?

d) Do all love flower

6. Identify the imperative sentence.

a) I shall go to college.

b) Matin is singing a song.

c) It has been raining since morning.

d) Stand up.

7. May Allah/God help you. What kind of sentence is this?

a) Assertive

b) Optative

c) Imperative

d) Exclamatory

8. What type of sentence is 'If I knew this before!'?

a) Optative

b) Exclamatory

c) Assertive

d) Imperative

9. "All men must die" (Negative)

a) No men will never die

b) None but all men will die

c) Nothing but all men must die

d) None can avoid death

10. Which one is a negative interrogative sentence?

a) Had they not work

b) Do they not work?

c) Do not he work?

d) Could he not worked?

11. Although he is rich, he is an honest man. This is a

a) simple sentence

b) complex sentence

c) compound sentence

d) multiple sentence

12. What is lotted cannot be blotted. This is

a) Simple sentence

b) Compound sentence

c) Complex sentence

d) Multiple sentence

13. Do or die is a -

a) complex sentence

b) compound sentence

c) simple sentence

d) conditional sentence

14. All that glitters is not gold. This sentence is-

a) simple

b) complex

c) compound

d) complex-compound

15. 'In spite of being old, he was young at heart.' The compound sentence of it is -

a) Though he was old he was young at heart

b) He was too old to be young at heart

c) He was old but young at heart

d) All of the above

16. What is lotted cannot be blotted. This is -

a) Simple sentence

b) Compound sentence

c) Complex sentence

d) Multiple sentence

17. The girl who sat next to me is an architect. It is a:

a) simple sentence

b) complex sentence

c) compound sentence

d) complex-compound sentence

18. I saw that the boy was playing. It is an example of a-

a) complex sentence

b) compound sentence

c) simple sentence

d) exclamatory sentence

19. Move and die. (Make simple)-

a) Move or Die

b) In case of your moving you will die.

c) Move unless you die

d) Move never you will die

20. I know her name. (Make it complex)

a) What her name I know

b) I know what her name is

c) I know what is her name.

d) Her name I know.

Answers With Explanation:

1. c) None but Rina can do this sum (Affirmative sentence with 'Only' or 'Alone' referring to a person is changed to 'None but' in negative. ব্যক্তি বুঝালে Only এর পরিবর্তে None but বসে।)

2. d) I cannot help doing this. ('Must' is replaced by 'cannot but + base verb' or 'cannot help + verb+ing'. Must থাকলে negative করতে cannot help + ing বসে।)

3. c) Everybody hates a liar (Affirmative of 'Nobody' is 'Everybody'. Antonym of 'likes' is 'hates'. 'Nobody likes' becomes 'Everybody hates'.)

4. c) There is no mother but loves her child. ('Every' is replaced by 'There is no ... but' in negative. Every থাকলে There is no ... but বসে।)

5. a) Who does not love flower? ('All' or 'Everybody' is replaced by 'Who does not' in interrogative. All থাকলে Who does not বসে।)

6. d) Stand up. (Imperative sentences usually start with a verb and express order, request, or advice. আদেশ, উপদেশ বা অনুরোধ বুঝালে Imperative sentence হয়।)

7. b) Optative (Sentences starting with 'May' that express a wish or prayer are Optative. ইচ্ছা বা প্রার্থনা বুঝালে Optative sentence হয়।)

8. d) Exclamatory (Note: Source key says 8.d. Standard grammar classifies sentences expressing sudden emotion or wish (like 'If I knew...') as Exclamatory. However, some classifications might label 'If' structures differently, but the exclamation mark indicates Exclamatory. Key 8.d refers to 'Exclamatory' in the list (order: Assertive, Imperative, Optative, Exclamatory). In text, d is Exclamatory.)

9. d) None can avoid death ('Must' indicates obligation/inevitability. 'All men must die' implies no one can escape it. Negative: 'None can avoid death'. অর্থ ঠিক রেখে Negative করা হয়েছে।)

10. b) Do they not work? (Structure: Aux + S + not + V...? or Aux + not + S + V...? 'Do they not work?' follows correct grammatical structure. সঠিক গঠন হলো Auxiliary + Subject + Not + Verb.)

11. b) complex sentence (Sentences with 'Although' consist of a main clause and a subordinate clause, making it Complex. Although থাকলে Complex sentence হয়।)

12. c) Complex sentence (Contains a noun clause "What is lotted" as the subject. Subordinate clause থাকায় এটি Complex sentence.)

13. b) compound sentence (Two independent clauses joined by 'or'. Or দ্বারা যুক্ত থাকলে Compound sentence হয়।)

14. b) complex ('All that glitters' contains a relative clause 'that glitters', making it Complex. Relative clause থাকায় এটি Complex.)

15. c) He was old but young at heart (Simple sentence with 'In spite of' converts to Compound using 'but'. In spite of থাকলে Compound করতে but বসে।)

16. c) Complex sentence (Repetition of Question 12.)

17. b) complex sentence (Contains a relative clause 'who sat next to me'. Who দ্বারা যুক্ত clause থাকায় এটি Complex.)

18. a) complex sentence (Contains a noun clause 'that the boy was playing'. That দ্বারা যুক্ত clause থাকায় এটি Complex.)

19. b) In case of your moving you will die. ("Move and die" implies a condition "If you move, you will die". Simple form uses a phrase like "In case of...". 'In case of' ব্যবহার করে Simple করা হয়েছে।)

20. c) I know what her name is 

TOPIC: IDENTIFICATION OF CLAUSE

Clause: Clause হচ্ছে একটি শব্দগুচ্ছ (group of words) যার একটি subject এবং একটি finite verb/conjugated verb থাকে। Example: I can't cook very well but I make quite good omelettes. (but এর উভয় পাশের দুটো অংশই একেকটা clause কেননা উভয় অংশেই subject এবং finite verb আছে)

General Questions

01. A clause must have- [RU (ভূগোল) 05-06]

A. Only a verb

B. A subject

C. Cause and effect

D. Subject and verb

Ans: D

(Explanation: A clause is defined as a group of words that contains both a Subject and a Finite Verb.)

02. I know that he will come. The underlined part is [বিটিভির সহকারী প্রকৌশলী (সিভিল)-১৭]

A. an adverbial clause

B. an adjective clause

C. a noun clause

D. a principal clause

Ans: D

(Explanation: Since the answer is D, the underlined part is "I know", which is the Principal (Main) Clause. Note: If "that he will come" were underlined, it would be a Noun Clause.)

03. Look before you leap. Here 'look' is: [RU (A2) 17-18]

A. A subordinate clause

B. not a clause

C. the principal clause

D. a verb clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Look" is an imperative sentence functioning as the Principal Clause. "Before you leap" is the subordinate adverbial clause.)

04. 'The children are safe.' is- [IU 05-06]

A. an independent clause

B. a main clause

C. both

D. none

Ans: C

(Explanation: A simple sentence like this consists of one clause that is both Independent and Main.)

05. Which part of the sentence "Rahim said that he was good" is sub-ordinate clause? [KU (BS) 07-08]

A. Rahim said

B. that he was good

C. was good

D. he was good

Ans: B

(Explanation: "That he was good" is the dependent clause introduced by the conjunction "that". It functions as the object of "said".)

06. I know what you want. The underlined part of the sentence is [KU (প্রযুক্তিবিদ্যা স্কুল) 08-09]

A. a principal clause

B. sub-ordinate clause

C. a co-ordinate clause

D. None of them

Ans: B

(Explanation: "What you want" is a Subordinate Clause (specifically a Noun Clause) because it cannot stand alone and acts as the object of the main verb "know".)

07. Identify the clause of the following sentence: 'I took no notice of him, so he flew into a rage.' [JnU (D) 12-13]

A. Co-ordinate clause

B. Noun clause

C. Adjective clause

D. Adverbial clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction "so". This makes them Co-ordinate Clauses.)

Types of Clauses

01. Where he was born is not known. The underlined clause is a/an- [RU (B, Law) 16-17] / How the man died is a mystery. [RU (D, বিজোড়) 16-17] / That he is dishonest is known to all. [RU (আইন) 05-06]

A. Noun clause

B. Adjective clause

C. Adverbial clause

D. Co-ordinate clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: In these sentences, the clause functions as the Subject of the verb ("is"). Clauses that act as subjects are Noun Clauses.)

02. What he said is important. Identify the clause. [JnU (A) 17-18]

A. Noun clause

B. Main clause

C. Adverb clause

D. Adjective clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: "What he said" is the Subject of the verb "is". Therefore, it is a Noun Clause.)

03. I know that he is thoroughly honest. [RU (B-Law) 12-13] / I know that he has passed. [RU (সমাজবিজ্ঞান) 09-10]

A. Adverbial clause

B. Noun clause

C. main clause

D. adjective clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: The clause functions as the direct Object of the transitive verb "know". Clauses acting as objects are Noun Clauses.)

04. I don't know what he will do. [KU (A) 08-09] / Nobody knows when he will die. [IU (B) 10-11] / I don't know where he lives. [COU (B) 08-09]

A. adverbial clause

B. Adjective clause

C. noun clause

D. Principal clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: In all three cases, the clause is the direct Object of the verb "know". Thus, they are Noun Clauses.)

05. What type of clause is the underlined words? I do not know what he wants. [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক-৯৮]

A. adjective clause

B. Co-ordinate clause

C. Adverbial Clause

D. Noun clause

Ans: D

(Explanation: "What he wants" is the Object of the verb "know". It is a Noun Clause.)

06. You cannot guess what type of person he is. [BSMRSTU D 18-19]

A. noun clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverbial clause

D. prepositional clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause acts as the Object of the verb "guess".)

07. Her mother should let her have whatever she wants. The underlined clause is a/an- [RU (C) 16-17]

A. adverbial clause

B. noun clause

C. infinitive

D. adjective clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Whatever she wants" is the Object of the verb "have".)

08. He asked me whether I would help him. In this sentence the underlined part is - [RU (B) 11-12, IU (B) 16-17]

A. a noun clause

B. an adjective clause

C. an adverbial clause

D. a prepositional phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Whether I would help him" is the secondary Object of the verb "asked".)

09. He asked me why I was late. [পরিবেশ অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক (কারিগরি)-১১]

A. principal clause

B. noun clause

C. adjective clause

D. adverbial clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: The clause acts as the Object of the verb "asked".)

10. They asked me if I could meet them in the afternoon. [RU (B-Law) 12-13]

A. interrogative clause

B. coordinate clause

C. conditional clause

D. noun clause

Ans: D

(Explanation: "If I could meet them..." acts as the Object of the verb "asked". Note: While "if" usually introduces conditionals, here it introduces an indirect question functioning as a noun.)

11. He asked me who got the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2019. [BSMRSTU E 19-20]

A. a noun clause

B. an adjective phrase

C. an adverbial clause

D. a participle clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause acts as the Object of the verb "asked".)

12. I enquired how he lost his money. [KU (B) 18-19] / I often wonder how you are getting on. [থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-৯৯]

A. Adverb clause

B. Noun clause

C. Adjective clause

D. Relative clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: The clause acts as the Object of the verbs "enquired" and "wonder".)

13. The underlined part of the sentence 'The question is how he will respond' is - [KU (HS) 10-11]

A. an adverb clause of manner

B. an adjective clause

C. a noun clause

D. an adverb clause of time

Ans: C

(Explanation: The clause acts as the Subject Complement (after the linking verb "is"). Complements identifying the subject are Noun Clauses.)

14. Life is what we make it. The underlined clause is- [JSTU 13-14]

A. Noun clause

B. Adjective clause

C. Adverb clause

D. Noun phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause acts as the Subject Complement of the verb "is".)

15. It's a mystery where he works. The underlined clause is a/an: [RU A2 19-20]

A. noun clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverbial clause

D. principal clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause "where he works" is the real subject of the sentence (extraposed subject). The sentence means: "Where he works is a mystery.")

16. The rule that people shall not enter this room must be obeyed. [IU (B) 14-15]

A. noun clause

B. adverb clause

C. adjective clause

D. all the three

Ans: A

(Explanation: "That people shall not enter..." is in Apposition to the noun "rule". It defines the content of the rule rather than modifying it. Appositive clauses are Noun Clauses.)

17. I remember the place where I was born. [IU (B) 10-11] / This is the place where I was born. [RU (B) 12-13]

A. noun clause

B. co-ordinate clause

C. adjective clause

D. adverbial clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Where I was born" modifies the noun "place". Since it has an antecedent ("place") that it describes, it is an Adjective Clause.)

18. I know the boy who will win. The underlined clause is- [RU (A) 18-19]

A. principal clause

B. adjective clause

C. noun clause

D. adverbial clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: The clause modifies the noun "boy". It is an Adjective Clause.)

19. I know the reason why Mithila has done it. [RU (A1) 17-18]

A. Noun clause

B. Adjective clause

C. Adverbial Clause

D. Principal clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Why Mithila has done it" modifies the noun "reason". It is an Adjective Clause.)

20. I don't like the people who are untidy. The underlined part is a: [RU (A, জোড়) 16-17]

A. noun clause

B. principal clause

C. relative clause

D. coordinate clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Who are untidy" is a Relative Clause (another name for Adjective Clause) modifying "people".)

21. This is the pen that I lost yesterday. The underlined portion is- [JnU (A) 17-18]

A. Noun clause

B. Dependent clause

C. Adverb clause

D. Adjective clause

Ans: D

(Explanation: The clause modifies the noun "pen".)

22. The house I live in belongs to my father. The underlined clause is a/an [RU (B) 16-17]

A. main clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverb clause

D. noun clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: "I live in" (meaning "that I live in") modifies the noun "house".)

23. The girl whom you met in the hospital is my cousin. The underlined clause is a/an: [RU (A2) 17-18]

A. noun clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverbial clause

D. principal clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: The clause modifies the noun "girl".)

24. The news that he has died is false. The underlined part is a/an - [KU (A) 09-10, 13-14]

A. noun clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverbial clause

D. no clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: "That he has died" is in Apposition to the noun "news". It tells us what the news is, not just a quality of it. Appositive clauses are Noun Clauses.)

25. Which kind of clause is the following underlined words? The news that you heard yesterday is known to all. [JKKNIU (A) 13-14]

A. Noun clause

B. Adjective clause

C. an Adverb clause

D. a Co-ordinate clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: Here, "that you heard yesterday" modifies "news". It tells us which news (the one you heard), identifying it. It is a Relative/Adjective Clause.)

26. You had better leave the job you are currently holding. [RU (আইন) 05-06]

A. Noun clause

B. Adverbial clause

C. Adjective clause

D. Principal clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: The clause "(that) you are currently holding" modifies the noun "job".)

27. The book which you gave me has been lost. [BRUR (খ, বিজ্ঞান অনুষদ) 10-11]

A. Defining relative clause

B. Non-defining relative clause

C. Adverbial clause

D. Co-ordinate clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause "which you gave me" defines exactly which book is lost. It is a Defining Relative (Adjective) Clause.)

28. What children need most is affection. [CU (I) 15-16]

A. That

B. Why

C. When

D. What

Ans: D

(Explanation: "What children need most" is the Subject (Noun Clause) of the sentence.)

29. - man is mortal is a universal truth. [DPE 18]

A. Which

B. That

C. What

D. This

Ans: B

(Explanation: "That man is mortal" is the Subject (Noun Clause) of the sentence.)

30. Watching TV is - he enjoys. [JU 13-14]

A. which

B. that

C. that what

D. what

Ans: D

(Explanation: "What he enjoys" is the Subject Complement (Noun Clause) after the verb "is".)

31. We read that we may learn. In this sentence the underlined clause is - [DU (B) 99-00, RU 08-09]

A. Co-ordinate clause

B. noun clause

C. adjective clause

D. adverbial clause

Ans: D

(Explanation: "That we may learn" indicates the Purpose of reading. Adverbial Clause of Purpose.)

1. He can go where he wants. The underlined part is- [JKKNIU 15-16, 16-17] / I shall go where he lives. [CU (E1) 09-10]

A. a noun clause

B. a verb clause

C. an adverbial clause

D. an adjective phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: The clause "where he wants" modifies the verb "go", indicating the place of the action. Clauses that modify verbs to show place, time, or manner are Adverbial Clauses.)

2. Show the clause of the underlined sentence. You may go wherever you like. [IU 06-07, CU (E) 10-11]

A. adverbial clause of place

B. adverbial clause of time

C. adverbial clause of reason

D. adverbial clause of noun

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Wherever you like" modifies the verb "go", indicating the location/place.)

3. Wherever I went I saw signs of poverty. The underlined clause is an -. [IU 05-06]

A. Adjective clause

B. adverbial clause of place

C. Adverbial clause of manner

D. adverbial clause of purpose.

Ans: B

(Explanation: The clause describes where the seeing happened, functioning as an adverb of place.)

4. I will not go there unless you go with me. [RU (আইন) 05-06, CU 10-11]

A. Adjective clause

B. Adverbial clause of condition

C. Adverbial clause of manner

D. Adverbial clause of purpose

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Unless" introduces a condition (meaning "if not"). This is an Adverbial Clause of Condition modifying the verb "will not go".)

5. 'Strike while the iron is hot' is an example of [38th BCS]

A. Noun clause

B. Adjective clause

C. Adverbial clause

D. Subordinate clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: "While the iron is hot" indicates the time at which the action "Strike" should be performed. It is an Adverbial Clause.)

6. This is the book I lost. Here 'I lost' is- [37th BCS, IU (B) 17-18, RU (A2) 18-19]

A. A noun clause

B. a adverbial clause

C. An adjective clause

D. None of the three

Ans: C

(Explanation: The clause "(that) I lost" modifies the noun "book". Clauses that describe or define a noun are Adjective Clauses.)

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7. Behave as a gentleman behaves. The underlined part is - [১১তম বিজেএস সহকারী জজ-১৭]

A. an adverb clause

B. an adjective clause

C. a noun clause

D. a principal clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: "As a gentleman behaves" modifies the verb "Behave", describing the manner of behavior.)

8. He tells a tale that sounds untrue. [সোনালী ব্যাংক (অফিসার)-১৮]

A. Adjective clause

B. Noun clause

C. Adverb clause

D. main clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause "that sounds untrue" modifies the noun "tale". It is an Adjective Clause.)

9. In the sentence 'They were asked to wait till the signal was given' the underlined part constitutes - [সহকারী থানা শিক্ষা অফিসার-১৯]

A. a noun clause

B. an adverbial clause

C. an adjective clause

D. an adverb phrase

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Till the signal was given" indicates time, modifying the verb "wait".)

10. Do you remember the place where we met first? The underlined clause is a/an- [JnU (B) 15-16]

A. adjective clause

B. noun clause

C. adverb clause

D. adverb clause of time

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Where we met first" modifies the noun "place". Because it has a specific antecedent (place) that it describes, it functions as an Adjective Clause, despite starting with "where".)

11. The umbrella which has a broken handle is mine. [বিটিভি'র অডিয়েন্স অফিসার-০৬]

A. Noun Clause

B. Adjective Clause

C. Adverbial Clause

D. Principal

Ans: B

(Explanation: The clause describes the noun "umbrella".)

12. The book which I bought is lost. [সরকারী মাধ্যমিক প্রধান শিক্ষক-০০]

A. Adverbial Clause

B. Adjective Clause

C. Noun Clause

D. Main Clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: The clause describes the noun "book".)

13. The prices were a great deal higher than I had anticipated. [RU (B) 18-19]

A. an adjective clause

B. a principal clause

C. a noun clause

D. an adverbial clause

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Than I had anticipated" modifies the adjective "higher", indicating degree or comparison. This is an Adverbial Clause of Comparison.)

14. Though he is poor, he is honest. The underlined part of the sentence is : [RU (C1) 18-19]

A. an adjective clause

B. a noun clause

C. a main clause

D. an adverbial clause

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Though he is poor" expresses concession or contrast modifying the main clause. It is an Adverbial Clause.)

15. He was so hungry that he began to eat greedily. The underlined clause is: [RU (C1) 18-19]

A. an adjective clause

B. a noun clause

C. a main clause

D. an adverbial clause

Ans: D

(Explanation: The clause starting with "that" expresses the result or consequence of being "so hungry". It is an Adverbial Clause of Result.)

16. I know how he struggled against poverty. The underlined clause is : [RU (A) 18-19]

A. Noun clause

B. Main clause

C. Adjective clause

D. Adverbial clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause acts as the direct object of the verb "know". Clauses acting as subjects or objects are Noun Clauses.)

17. Did you expect -? Complete the sentence with a clause. [RU (A) 18-19]

A. that he will visit you

B. him to visit you

C. that he visited you

D. that he would visit you

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Did you expect..." is past tense. The subordinate clause usually follows the sequence of tenses, so "will" becomes "would". "That he would visit you" is a Noun Clause acting as the object.)

18. If it rains, I will stay at home. The underlined clause is a/an [RU (A2) 17-18] / If you make a promise, you must keep it. [RU (A) 16-17]

A. noun clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverbial clause

D. principal clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: "If" introduces a condition. These are Adverbial Clauses of Condition.)

19. Give the correct answer of the underlined: 'Whoever wants to know should ask' -. [RU (H2) 17-18]

A. Noun clause

B. Main clause

C. Adjective clause

D. Adverbial clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Whoever wants to know" is the Subject of the verb "should ask". Therefore, it is a Noun Clause.)

20. 'You can go wherever you like'. The underlined clause is [IU (B) 17-18]

A. an adjective clause

B. an adverbial clause

C. a noun clause

D. an adjective clause of time

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Wherever you like" modifies the verb "go", indicating place. It is an Adverbial Clause.)

21. Globally, what we are experiencing is that English is replacing other languages. The underlined part is a/an [BSMRSTU (D) 17-18]

A. noun clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverbial clause

D. prepositional clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: "What we are experiencing" functions as the Subject of the verb "is". It is a Noun Clause.)

22. Tell me who did it. The underlined part is -. [PUST (A1/A2) 17-18]

A. a noun clause

B. an adjective clause

C. an adverbial clause

D. none

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Who did it" is the direct object of the verb "tell". It is a Noun Clause.)

23. Those who are bewildered by the teeming life in White chapel devised methods of finding their way around. The underlined part is a/an [BSMRSTU (E) 17-18]

A. noun clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverbial clause

D. prepositional clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Who are bewildered..." modifies the pronoun "Those". It functions as an Adjective Clause.)

24. Rabi was a poor boy who lived in the orphanage. Find out the clause name of the marked part in this sentence [RU (E-বিজোড়) 13-14, IU (H) 14-15]

A. principal clause

B. noun clause

C. adjective clause

D. adverbial clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Who lived in the orphanage" modifies the noun "boy". It is an Adjective Clause.)

25. Which sentence contains an adverbial clause? [KU (মানবিক) 11-12]

A. That is the way he writes.

B. She went back to England where she was born.

C. This is the pen I lost yesterday.

D. The house in which we live in is small.

Ans: A

(Explanation: In standard grammar:

• B, C, and D are clearly Adjective clauses (modifying England, pen, house).

• Option A ("he writes") modifies "way". While usually treated as an Adjective clause with a hidden relative "that/in which", in some contexts "the way" + clause is treated as an adverbial of manner ("He writes [how?]"). By elimination of the obvious Adjective clauses in B, C, and D, A is the intended answer.)

26. I didn't believe them at first, but in fact everything — was true. [COU (B) 15-16]

A. they said

B. that said

C. what that they said

D. which they said

Ans: A

(Explanation: The correct relative clause is "(that) they said", modifying "everything". The relative pronoun "that" can be omitted when it is the object.)

27. Some of the boys — did not come. [CU (J) 16-17]

A. I invited

B. whom I invited them

C. whose I invited

D. I invited them

Ans: A

(Explanation: "I invited" (short for "whom I invited") modifies "boys". Option B is incorrect because of the redundant object "them".)

28. What you said surprised me. [তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের গণযোগাযোগ অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী তথ্য অফিসার-১৩]

A. noun clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverbial clause

D. principal clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: "What you said" is the Subject of the verb "surprised". It is a Noun Clause.)

29. He always does what - [জনপ্রশাসন মন্ত্রণালয়ের ব্যক্তিগত কর্মকর্তা-১৬]

A. he cannot see

B. he likes

C. Because of saying so

D. What did you say

Ans: B

(Explanation: "What he likes" functions as the Object of the verb "does". It is a Noun Clause.)

30. I know the man/boy who came here yesterday. The underlined clause is a/an [PSTU A 10-11, RU A, বিজোড় 16-17]

A. adjective clause

B. adverbial clause

C. noun clause

D. adjective phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Who came here yesterday" modifies the noun "man/boy". It is an Adjective Clause.)

31. The vegetables that people leave uneaten are often the most nutritious. The underlined part is a/an [BSMRSTU (E) 16-17]

A. noun clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverbial clause

D. complement

Ans: B

(Explanation: "That people leave uneaten" modifies the noun "vegetables". It is an Adjective Clause.)

32. This parcel is from where I spent my childhood. The underlined part is [BSMRSTU (B) 16-17]

A. a noun clause

B. an adjective clause

C. an adverbial clause

D. none

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Where I spent my childhood" is the Object of the preposition "from". Clauses acting as objects of prepositions are Noun Clauses.)

33. This is the pen which I wanted. Identify the underlined clause. [IU (B) 16-17]

A. adjective clause

B. noun clause

C. main clause

D. adverbial clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: The clause modifies the noun "pen".)

34. 'That he is a rogue is well-known to all.' The underlined part is- [JnU (D) 15-16] / That he is very intelligent is known to me. [RU (Law) 12-13]

A. an adjective clause

B. a prepositional phrase

C. a noun clause

D. a noun phrase

Ans: C

(Explanation: In both sentences, the clause starting with "That" is the Subject of the sentence. It is a Noun Clause.)

35. 'He came when I was there.' The underlined clause is - [IU (C) 15-16]

A. Noun clause

B. Adverbial clause

C. Adjective clause

D. None

Ans: B

(Explanation: "When I was there" indicates time, modifying the verb "came". It is an Adverbial Clause.)

36. This is the multimedia projector that our class used. The underlined unit is- [BSMRSTU (D) 15-16]

A. a noun clause

B. a adjective clause

C. a verb clause

D. a preposition clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: "That our class used" modifies the noun phrase "multimedia projector". It is an Adjective Clause.)

37. The man who called for an appointment has just arrived. [IU (B) 15-16]

A. independent clause

B. adjective clause

C. adverb clause

D. noun clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: The clause modifies the noun "man".)

38. The station master knows when the train will depart. The underlined clause is- [PUST (B) 15-16]

A. noun clause

B. an adjective clause

C. an adverbial clause

D. a noun phrase

Ans: A

(Explanation: "When the train will depart" is the direct Object of the verb "knows". It is a Noun Clause.)

39. I apprehend whether the home assignment has been finished. The underlined clause is- [IU (B) 14-15]

A. Noun clause

B. Adjective clause

C. Adverbial Clause

D. Co-ordinate clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Whether..." introduces the Object of the verb "apprehend". It is a Noun Clause.)

40. Which of the following sentences contains an adjective clause? [HSTU 13-14]

A. He works hard so that he can succeed in life.

B. I know the boy who stood first in the exam.

C. Though he is poor, he is honest.

D. What he says is true.

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Who stood first in the exam" modifies "boy".

• A = Adverbial (Purpose)

• C = Adverbial (Concession)

• D = Noun Clause (Subject))

41. The rumour, that she died, is not true. [CU (D) 18-19] (Identify the clause)

• (Note: Based on similar questions, the user is asked to identify "that she died".)

Ans: Noun Clause

(Explanation: "That she died" is in apposition to the noun "rumour". It defines the content of the rumour rather than modifying it like an adjective. Appositive clauses are Noun Clauses.)

42. We all know that humans are mortal. Here the underlined clause is [PUST (C, বাণিজ্য) 16-17]

A. A noun clause

B. An Adjective clause

C. A co-ordinate clause

D. An Adverbial clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: "That humans are mortal" is the Object of the verb "know".)

43. I know how he became successful. It is - [RU (B) 12-13]

A. a noun clause

B. an adverbial clause

C. the principal clause

D. an adjective clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: "How he became successful" is the Object of "know".)

44. Supposing that he passes the B.A, but will he get a job? [IU (B) 15-16]

A. an adverbial clause

B. a noun clause

C. an adjective clause

D. a co-ordinate clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Supposing that..." functions as a condition (like "If"). Adverbial Clause of Condition.)

45. It was raining when Jiban came back home. 'When Jiban came back home' is - [KU (প্রযুক্তিবিদ্যা স্কুল) 12-13]

A. noun clause

B. main clause

C. adverb clause

D. adjective clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: Indicates time of raining. Adverbial Clause.)

46. He whom you call uncle has died. The underlined part is a/an [IU (B) 15-16]

A. Noun clause

B. a coordinate clause

C. an adverbial

D. an adjective clause

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Whom you call uncle" modifies the pronoun "He". It is an Adjective Clause.)

47. The man who works hard succeeds finally. The underlined part is an example of - [BSMRSTU (G) 16-17]

A. adverb clause

B. noun clause

C. adjective clause

D. independent clause

Ans: C

(Explanation: Modifies the noun "man".)

48. The man who came here is a professor of English. The underlined part is- [BSMRSTU (G) 16-17]

A. a noun clause

B. a principal clause

C. an adverbial clause

D. an adjective clause

Ans: D

(Explanation: Modifies the noun "man".)

49. People who are involved in politics try to get power. The underlined part is [BSMRSTU (G) 16-17]

A. adjective clause

B. noun clause

C. none of the above

D. adverbial clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: Modifies the noun "People".)

50. The fruits that are available in summer bear antibodies to fight against summer diseases. The underlined part is - [BSMRSTU (G) 16-17]

A. a noun clause

B. an adjective clause

C. an adverbial clause

D. a prepositional clause

Ans: B

(Explanation: Modifies the noun "fruits".)

51. What he knew was clear to all. [BSMRUST (D) 13-14]

A. Noun clause

B. Adverbial clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: Subject of the sentence. Noun Clause.)

The shirt which my father bought for me suits me well. [RU (D) 13-14]

A. Adjective clause

B. Noun clause

Ans: A

(Explanation: Modifies the noun "shirt". Adjective Clause.)