Understanding Comparative and Relative Clauses

What is a comparative clause?

• A comparative clause is a subordinate clause that makes a comparison between two entities.

• A comparative clause is a type of main clause that states a fact.

• A comparative clause is a phrase that describes an action.

• A comparative clause is a grammatical structure used only in questions.

Identify the comparative clause in the sentence: 'She is taller than her brother.'

• She is taller

• taller than her brother

• than her brother

• than her

Which of the following sentences contains a relative clause? A) 'The cat sleeps.' B) 'The cat that is black sleeps.'

• The cat that sleeps is black.

• The black cat is sleeping.

• B) 'The cat that is black sleeps.'

• The cat sleeps on the mat.

Combine the sentences using a relative clause: 'The book is on the table. It is mine.'

• The table is where my book is.

• The book, which is mine, is on the table.

• The book is mine and on the table.

• On the table is the book that belongs to me.

Identify the comparative clause in the sentence: 'This puzzle is easier than the last one.'

• easier than the last one

• than the last one

• This puzzle is easier

• the last one

Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause? A) 'I saw the movie that you recommended.' B) 'I saw the movie, you recommended.'

• I saw the movie which you recommended.

• A) 'I saw the movie that you recommended.'

• I saw the movie you recommended it.

• I saw the movie, that you recommended.

Differentiate between a comparative clause and a relative clause.

• A comparative clause describes a noun; a relative clause compares adjectives.

• A comparative clause provides a definition; a relative clause compares two actions.

• A comparative clause is used for questions; a relative clause is used for commands.

• A comparative clause compares entities; a relative clause adds information about a noun.

Combine the sentences: 'The girl is my sister. She won the race.'

• The girl is my sister and she lost the race.

• The girl who won the race is my sister.

• My sister won the race, but she is not a girl.

• The girl who is my sister did not participate in the race.

What is the function of a comparative clause?

• To provide a definition of a term.

• To compare two entities or ideas.

• To express a cause-and-effect relationship.

• To define a single entity or idea.

Identify the relative clause in the sentence: 'The teacher who loves math is very nice.'

• The teacher loves math

• who is very nice

• who loves math

• who teaches science