Identifying Subordinate Clauses

[After we found the puppy,] we took it to the animal shelter.

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

The puppy [that we found] was friendly and playful.

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Helen's computer, [which was quite old,] remained reliable.

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Helen's computer remained reliable, [although it was quite old.]

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

The question in the minds of many citizens is [whether or not terrorism can stop.]

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Princess Bree, [who had slept for a century,] suddenly awakened.

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

We debated [whose situation seemed worse.]

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

[Which job was most desirable] was the foremost question in Ellen's mind.

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Coach Tina complimented the team [because each player had worked hard during the season.]

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

[When she heard an unfamiliar language,] she grew nervous.

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause