Identify the subordinate clauses

In the following sentences underline the subordinate clause.

1. Her constant prayer was that the child might survive.

2. This is where I would like to live.

3. When he will return is unknown.

4. No one knows who he is.

5. This is the house that Jack built.

6. I asked him if he could help me.

7. The rumor that he has been killed is not true.

8. He thought that he was safe there.

9. I believed that he was a true friend.

10. I don’t know if I will have time.

11. I asked him whether he was interested in the proposal.

12. We eat that we may live.

13. We started early so that we wouldn’t miss the train.

14. It is evident that he is guilty.

15. Can you explain why you behaved so badly?

Answers

1. Her constant prayer was that the child might survive.

2. This is where I would like to live.

3. When he will return is unknown.

4. No one knows who he is.

5. This is the house that Jack built.

6. I asked him if he could help me.

7. The rumor that he has been killed is not true.

8. He thought that he was safe there.

9. I believed that he was a true friend.

10. I don’t know if I will have time.

11. I asked him whether he was interested in the proposal.

12. We eat that we may live.

13. We started early so that we wouldn’t miss the train.

14. It is evident that he is guilty.

15. Can you explain why you behaved so badly?

 

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