English · Class 7
Clauses
Learn Clauses with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
A clause has a subject and verb. Main clauses stand alone; subordinate clauses depend on a main clause. Class 7 identifies noun, adjective (relative), and adverb clauses in complex sentences from Honeycomb texts.
Types of Clauses
- Main (independent): I know the answer.
- Subordinate (dependent): ...because it was late
- Noun clause: What he said is true.
Relative and Adverb Clauses
- Adjective clause: The book that I bought is interesting.
- Adverb clause of time: When the bell rang, we left.
- Adverb clause of reason: He stayed home because he was ill.
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Find clause type
This is the house where I grew up.
- 1where I grew up modifies 'house'
- 2Relative/adjective clause
Answer
Adjective (relative) clause
Combine sentences
Join: She was tired. She went to bed.
- 1Use adverb clause of reason or time
- 2Because she was tired, she went to bed.
Answer
Because she was tired, she went to bed.
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Every clause needs subject + finite verb
- ✓ Relative pronouns: who, whom, whose, which, that
- ✓ Subordinate clauses cannot stand alone as sentences
- ✓ Comma often before non-defining relative clauses
Exam Tips
- • Underline subject-verb pairs to spot clauses
- • Identify what the subordinate clause modifies
- • Distinguish phrase (no subject-verb) from clause
Practice MCQs — Clauses
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
A clause must have: