Underline the subordinate clause and state whether it is an adjective clause, adverb clause or noun clause

For each sentence, use the passive with "get" whenever possible.

1. I don't know why this class is always so dirty. It ______ (clean) every morning.

2. The murder suspect told the police a complicated alibi but it _________(believe) by them and he was charged with the murder.
3. "Whose is that computer in the corner of the office?" "I don't know – it___________ (never use) by anyone."
4. When foreign films are dubbed into English, usually a lot of the original meaning__________ (lose) in the translation.
5. Humans ___________ (think) to have originated in the east of Africa.
6. If my car ____________ (damage) by you, you will pay for the repairs.
7. Glenn Miller _________ (kill) in an aircrash in England in the 1940s.
8. When I am older, I ____________ (know) as a famous scientist.
9. The films of Charlie Chaplin ___________ (love) all over the world.
10. The new factory will open next July and the company says that over 250 employees _______ (need) initially.
11. Did you hear that Jane ______ (promote) to a management position at work! What great news.
12 __________ (pay) for a job you enjoy doing must be the definition of a happy life!

Answer key

Answers
1. She said that I will have to go. (Noun clause)
2. The constable asked me what I was searching for. (Noun clause)
3. Although they searched everywhere they could not find him. (Adverb clause)
4. If the driver had been more careful, the accident would not have occurred. (Adverb clause)
5. I met a man who was selling use and throw pens on the bus. (Adjective clause)
6. Last week I visited some old friends whom I had not seen in years. (Adjective clause)
7. The girl whose performance enthralled everyone is a trained classical dancer. (Adjective clause)
8. I talked to the boy who complained of bullying. (Adjective clause)
9. As it was a hot afternoon, I was sweating profusely. (Adverb clause)
10. I waited so that I would be able to meet them. (Adverb clause)
11. Things will not improve