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Question 1
ప్రశ్న 1
In the sentence “What the committee decided surprised everyone,” what is the function of “What the committee decided”?
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Explanation:
• “What the committee decided” contains a finite verb and functions as a subordinate clause.
• The whole clause occupies the subject position before the main predicate “surprised everyone.”
• It therefore performs a noun-like function rather than modifying a noun or expressing an adverbial relationship.
• The whole clause occupies the subject position before the main predicate “surprised everyone.”
• It therefore performs a noun-like function rather than modifying a noun or expressing an adverbial relationship.
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Question 2
ప్రశ్న 2
In the sentence “We do not know why the machine stopped,” what is the function of “why the machine stopped”?
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Explanation:
• “Why the machine stopped” gives the information that is not known.
• The whole clause therefore functions as the object or complement of the verb “know.”
• The word “why” does not make the clause adverbial here; its function is determined by its place in the complete sentence.
• The whole clause therefore functions as the object or complement of the verb “know.”
• The word “why” does not make the clause adverbial here; its function is determined by its place in the complete sentence.
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Question 3
ప్రశ్న 3
In the sentence “The truth is that no records were lost,” how should “that no records were lost” be classified?
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Explanation:
• The clause “that no records were lost” follows the linking verb “is” and states what the truth is.
• It therefore functions as a complement expressed by a noun clause.
• It does not modify the noun “truth” in the way a relative clause would, and it is not an adverbial clause.
• It therefore functions as a complement expressed by a noun clause.
• It does not modify the noun “truth” in the way a relative clause would, and it is not an adverbial clause.
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Question 4
ప్రశ్న 4
In the sentence “The student who designed the model received first prize,” what is the antecedent of “who”?
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Explanation:
• The relative pronoun “who” refers back to the person identified by “the student.”
• “Who designed the model” is a relative clause modifying that antecedent.
• “The model” is the object inside the relative clause, not the antecedent of “who.”
• “Who designed the model” is a relative clause modifying that antecedent.
• “The model” is the object inside the relative clause, not the antecedent of “who.”
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Question 5
ప్రశ్న 5
There are twenty files on the desk, but only the signed ones may be sent. Which sentence correctly identifies that subset?
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Explanation:
• The clause “that are signed” is essential because it identifies which files among the twenty may be sent.
• A defining relative clause is therefore appropriate and is not separated from its antecedent by commas.
• The comma versions would present the information as non-essential and would not preserve the supplied subset meaning.
• A defining relative clause is therefore appropriate and is not separated from its antecedent by commas.
• The comma versions would present the information as non-essential and would not preserve the supplied subset meaning.
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Question 6
ప్రశ్న 6
Dr Rao is the only principal of the school. Which sentence correctly adds non-essential information about her?
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Explanation:
• “Dr Rao” is already uniquely identified, so the information about her service is additional rather than necessary for identification.
• A non-defining relative clause is set off by commas and uses “who” for a person.
• Standard English does not normally use “that” in a non-defining relative clause.
• A non-defining relative clause is set off by commas and uses “who” for a person.
• Standard English does not normally use “that” in a non-defining relative clause.
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Question 7
ప్రశ్న 7
In the sentence “When the final bell rings, the candidates may leave the room,” what is the function of “When the final bell rings”?
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Explanation:
• The clause tells when the candidates may leave the room.
• It therefore functions adverbially by locating the main-clause event in time.
• It neither functions as a noun nor modifies “bell,” and it does not explain a reason.
• It therefore functions adverbially by locating the main-clause event in time.
• It neither functions as a noun nor modifies “bell,” and it does not explain a reason.
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Question 8
ప్రశ్న 8
In the sentence “The bus took another route because the bridge was closed,” how should “because the bridge was closed” be classified?
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Explanation:
• “Because the bridge was closed” explains why the bus took another route.
• It therefore functions as an adverb clause of reason modifying the main-clause event.
• The clause does not function as a noun, modify “route,” or express comparison.
• It therefore functions as an adverb clause of reason modifying the main-clause event.
• The clause does not function as a noun, modify “route,” or express comparison.
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Question 9
ప్రశ్న 9
The permission depends on one requirement. Choose the correct completion: “You may borrow the tablet ___ your identity card is valid.”
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Explanation:
• “If” introduces the condition under which permission to borrow the tablet applies.
• The stem explicitly states that the permission depends on a requirement, making the conditional relationship clear.
• The other conjunctions express concession, reason, or purpose rather than condition.
• The stem explicitly states that the permission depends on a requirement, making the conditional relationship clear.
• The other conjunctions express concession, reason, or purpose rather than condition.
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Question 10
ప్రశ్న 10
The presenter’s intention was to make the diagram visible to everyone. Choose the correct completion: “She enlarged the diagram ___ the students at the back could see it clearly.”
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Explanation:
• “So that” introduces the intended purpose of enlarging the diagram.
• The stem explicitly identifies the presenter’s intention, so the subordinate clause expresses purpose.
• “Because,” “although,” and “unless” express reason, concession, and condition rather than purpose.
• The stem explicitly identifies the presenter’s intention, so the subordinate clause expresses purpose.
• “Because,” “although,” and “unless” express reason, concession, and condition rather than purpose.
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Question 11
ప్రశ్న 11
In the sentence “The passage was so difficult that several students asked for clarification,” what does “that several students asked for clarification” express?
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Explanation:
• The structure “so + adjective + that-clause” expresses a consequence of the degree described.
• The students’ request for clarification is presented as the result of the passage being very difficult.
• The clause does not express cause, intended purpose, or condition.
• The students’ request for clarification is presented as the result of the passage being very difficult.
• The clause does not express cause, intended purpose, or condition.
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Question 12
ప్రశ్న 12
In the sentence “The journey took longer than we had expected,” what is the function of “than we had expected”?
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Explanation:
• The clause follows the comparative form “longer” and supplies the standard of comparison.
• It compares the actual duration of the journey with the expected duration.
• It does not function as an object, modify the noun “journey,” or express purpose.
• It compares the actual duration of the journey with the expected duration.
• It does not function as an object, modify the noun “journey,” or express purpose.
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Question 13
ప్రశ్న 13
Which sentence contains a noun clause introduced by “when,” rather than an adverb clause of time?
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Explanation:
• In “I remember when the old library closed,” the when-clause states what the speaker remembers.
• The clause therefore functions nominally as the object or complement of “remember.”
• In the other sentences, the when-clause tells when the main-clause action occurs and therefore functions adverbially.
• The clause therefore functions nominally as the object or complement of “remember.”
• In the other sentences, the when-clause tells when the main-clause action occurs and therefore functions adverbially.
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Question 14
ప్రశ్న 14
Which sentence contains a relative clause introduced by “that,” rather than a noun clause?
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Explanation:
• In option B, “that you submitted” modifies the antecedent noun “report,” so it is a defining relative clause.
• In the other sentences, the that-clause supplies the content of believing, saying, or knowing and functions nominally.
• The grammatical function of the clause, not the word “that” alone, determines its classification.
• In the other sentences, the that-clause supplies the content of believing, saying, or knowing and functions nominally.
• The grammatical function of the clause, not the word “that” alone, determines its classification.
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Question 15
ప్రశ్న 15
Combine the sentences correctly using a relative clause: “I met a teacher. She coordinates the science club.”
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Explanation:
• “Who” refers to the human antecedent “a teacher” and functions as the subject of the relative clause.
• “Who coordinates the science club” correctly modifies “a teacher” and combines the two original sentences.
• “Which,” “where,” and “whose” do not fit the required person-as-subject relationship.
• “Who coordinates the science club” correctly modifies “a teacher” and combines the two original sentences.
• “Which,” “where,” and “whose” do not fit the required person-as-subject relationship.
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Question 16
ప్రశ్న 16
Choose the standard embedded-question form: “Could you tell me ___?”
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Explanation:
• An embedded wh-question normally uses statement word order rather than direct-question inversion.
• “Where the examination hall is” correctly places the subject before the verb.
• “Where is the examination hall?” is correct as a direct question but not as the complement of “Could you tell me.”
• “Where the examination hall is” correctly places the subject before the verb.
• “Where is the examination hall?” is correct as a direct question but not as the complement of “Could you tell me.”
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Question 17
ప్రశ్న 17
In the sentence “Although the rain had stopped, the ground remained wet,” which words form the main clause?
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Explanation:
• “The ground remained wet” contains its own subject and finite verb and can stand as an independent sentence.
• “Although the rain had stopped” is a subordinate concessive clause and depends on the main clause.
• The main-clause boundary is determined from the full grammatical structure, not merely by removing the conjunction.
• “Although the rain had stopped” is a subordinate concessive clause and depends on the main clause.
• The main-clause boundary is determined from the full grammatical structure, not merely by removing the conjunction.
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Question 18
ప్రశ్న 18
Which option is a phrase rather than a finite clause?
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Explanation:
• “After the meeting” is a prepositional phrase and contains no finite verb.
• Each of the other options contains a subject and a finite verb, so each forms a subordinate finite clause.
• An introductory word such as “after” can occur in either a phrase or a clause; the internal structure determines which it is.
• Each of the other options contains a subject and a finite verb, so each forms a subordinate finite clause.
• An introductory word such as “after” can occur in either a phrase or a clause; the internal structure determines which it is.
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Question 19
ప్రశ్న 19
Choose the correct revision of the connector error in “Because the road was blocked, so the bus turned back.”
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Explanation:
• “Because” already introduces the subordinate reason clause, so an additional “so” is unnecessary in this standard construction.
• “Because the road was blocked, the bus turned back” correctly expresses the cause–result relationship.
• The other options introduce concession, condition, or contrast and change the intended relationship.
• “Because the road was blocked, the bus turned back” correctly expresses the cause–result relationship.
• The other options introduce concession, condition, or contrast and change the intended relationship.
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Question 20
ప్రశ్న 20
In the sentence “I know that the student who won the prize will speak after the ceremony ends,” which option correctly classifies the three subordinate clauses?
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Explanation:
• The that-clause states what “I know,” so it functions as a noun clause complement of “know.”
• “Who won the prize” modifies the antecedent “the student,” so it is a relative/adjective clause.
• “After the ceremony ends” tells when the student will speak, so it functions as an adverb clause of time.
• “Who won the prize” modifies the antecedent “the student,” so it is a relative/adjective clause.
• “After the ceremony ends” tells when the student will speak, so it functions as an adverb clause of time.
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Answer Key సమాధానాల పట్టిక
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Question 1 ప్రశ్న 1Answer: A. A noun clause functioning as the subject సమాధానం: A.
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Question 2 ప్రశ్న 2Answer: B. A noun clause functioning as the object of “know” సమాధానం: B.
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Question 3 ప్రశ్న 3Answer: C. A noun clause functioning as a complement after “is” సమాధానం: C.
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Question 4 ప్రశ్న 4Answer: A. the student సమాధానం: A.
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Question 5 ప్రశ్న 5Answer: B. The files that are signed may be sent. సమాధానం: B.
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Question 6 ప్రశ్న 6Answer: D. Dr Rao, who has served for twelve years, will retire in June. సమాధానం: D.
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Question 7 ప్రశ్న 7Answer: C. An adverb clause of time సమాధానం: C.
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Question 8 ప్రశ్న 8Answer: B. An adverb clause of reason సమాధానం: B.
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Question 9 ప్రశ్న 9Answer: A. if సమాధానం: A.
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Question 10 ప్రశ్న 10Answer: C. so that సమాధానం: C.
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Question 11 ప్రశ్న 11Answer: D. Result సమాధానం: D.
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Question 12 ప్రశ్న 12Answer: A. An adverb clause of comparison సమాధానం: A.
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Question 13 ప్రశ్న 13Answer: C. I remember when the old library closed. సమాధానం: C.
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Question 14 ప్రశ్న 14Answer: B. The report that you submitted is complete. సమాధానం: B.
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Question 15 ప్రశ్న 15Answer: A. I met a teacher who coordinates the science club. సమాధానం: A.
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Question 16 ప్రశ్న 16Answer: D. where the examination hall is సమాధానం: D.
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Question 17 ప్రశ్న 17Answer: B. the ground remained wet సమాధానం: B.
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Question 18 ప్రశ్న 18Answer: C. after the meeting సమాధానం: C.
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Question 19 ప్రశ్న 19Answer: A. Because the road was blocked, the bus turned back. సమాధానం: A.
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Question 20 ప్రశ్న 20Answer: D. “that the student who won the prize will speak after the ceremony ends” = noun clause; “who won the prize” = relative clause; “after the ceremony ends” = adverb clause సమాధానం: D.