Clause | Tough-Level-Clauses-Exercise-1 | Applied English Grammar

Tough Level Clauses Exercise

Section A: Identify the Type of Clause (Advanced Level)

1. I cannot understand why he refused the offer.
2. The proposal that you submitted yesterday was approved.
3. She behaved as if she owned the place.
4. Whoever finishes first will receive a prize.
5. The reason why she resigned remains unclear.
6. I remember the day when we first met in Delhi.
7. He spoke so confidently that everyone believed him.
8. What he said shocked the entire audience.
9. The house where he was born has been demolished.
10. Although he had prepared well, he failed the interview.

Section B: Combine the Sentences Using Appropriate Clauses

1. The scientist made a discovery. It changed modern medicine.
2. He missed the train. He woke up late.
3. I met a woman. Her son is a pilot.
4. The team lost the match. They played very well.
5. She did not reveal the secret. She was under pressure.
6. This is the school. I studied here for ten years.
7. He promised something. It surprised everyone.
8. The movie was banned. It offended many people.
9. She left the office. She did not inform anyone.
10. The player was injured. He continued playing bravely.

Section C: Error Detection (Very Tricky)

1. I don’t know that why he reacted like that.
2. The person which you are talking about is my mentor.
3. She asked me that where was I going.
4. This is the place where I met him there.
5. He works harder than anyone does in the team.
6. I will not go unless if you come with me.
7. The reason because he failed is unclear.
8. She speaks as if she was the manager.
9. I have no idea about what he wants.
10. He is one of the best player who has ever played.

Section D: Transformation (High Difficulty)

1. I know that she is honest. (Begin with “What…”)
2. The boy who is standing there is my cousin. (Reduce clause)
3. He was tired, yet he continued working. (Use “although”)
4. This is the house where I was born. (Use “in which”)
5. If you work hard, you will succeed. (Begin with “Unless…”)
6. She is so intelligent that she solved it easily. (Remove “so…that”)
7. I remember the day when we met. (Use “on which”)
8. He behaved as if he knew everything. (Change verb tense correctly)
9. The man who lives next door is a lawyer. (Shorten clause)
10. Because he was ill, he stayed home. (Use participle clause)

Section E: Fill in the Blanks (Advanced Connectors)

Use: whereby, notwithstanding, whereas, whoever, lest, provided that, in case, even though, as though, the moment

1. ______ you finish the work, inform me immediately.
2. He left early ______ he would miss the bus.
3. I will support you ______ you remain honest.
4. The contract includes a clause ______ disputes are resolved peacefully.
5. ______ he apologized, she refused to forgive him.
6. You may take my car ______ you drive carefully.
7. She looked at me ______ she had seen a ghost.
8. ______ arrives first will get the bonus.
9. Keep some cash ______ the ATM does not work.
10. He prefers tea, ______ I prefer coffee.

Total Questions: 50 (Tough Level Practice)

Tough Level Clauses Exercise – Answer Key

Section A: Identify the Type of Clause

1. Noun Clause
2. Adjective (Relative) Clause
3. Adverb Clause of Comparison/Manner
4. Noun Clause
5. Adjective (Relative) Clause
6. Adjective Clause
7. Adverb Clause of Result
8. Noun Clause
9. Adjective Clause
10. Adverb Clause of Concession

Section B: Combined Sentences

1. The scientist made a discovery that changed modern medicine.
2. He missed the train because he woke up late.
3. I met a woman whose son is a pilot.
4. Although the team played very well, they lost the match.
5. She did not reveal the secret even though she was under pressure.
6. This is the school where I studied for ten years.
7. He promised something that surprised everyone.
8. The movie which offended many people was banned.
9. She left the office without informing anyone.
10. Though the player was injured, he continued playing bravely.

Section C: Error Correction

1. I don’t know why he reacted like that.
2. The person who you are talking about is my mentor.
3. She asked me where I was going.
4. This is the place where I met him.
5. No error (sentence is correct).
6. I will not go unless you come with me.
7. The reason why he failed is unclear.
8. She speaks as if she were the manager.
9. I have no idea what he wants.
10. He is one of the best players who have ever played.

Section D: Transformation

1. What I know is that she is honest.
2. The boy standing there is my cousin.
3. Although he was tired, he continued working.
4. This is the house in which I was born.
5. Unless you work hard, you will not succeed.
6. She is intelligent enough to solve it easily.
7. I remember the day on which we met.
8. He behaved as if he knew everything. (Correct tense retained for unreal comparison)
9. The man living next door is a lawyer.
10. Being ill, he stayed home.

Section E: Fill in the Blanks

1. The moment you finish the work, inform me immediately.
2. He left early lest he would miss the bus. (Better: lest he miss the bus)
3. I will support you provided that you remain honest.
4. The contract includes a clause whereby disputes are resolved peacefully.
5. Even though he apologized, she refused to forgive him.
6. You may take my car provided that you drive carefully.
7. She looked at me as though she had seen a ghost.
8. Whoever arrives first will get the bonus.
9. Keep some cash in case the ATM does not work.
10. He prefers tea, whereas I prefer coffee.

Total Answers: 50 (Advanced Clause Practice)