EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses

EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses

Each sentence has one subordinate clause. Indicate which word group is the subordinate clause. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

1 of 10

When you work on a computer, always back up your files.

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EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses - 1 of 10: When you work on a computer, always back up your files.

2 of 10

If you want to avoid tooth decay, you must brush and floss.

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EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses - 2 of 10: If you want to avoid tooth decay, you must brush and floss.

3 of 10

There was a momentary silence before the crowd roared with delight.

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EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses - 3 of 10: There was a momentary silence before the crowd roared with delight.

4 of 10

What appears in the science fiction of today will inspire the technology of the future.

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EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses - 4 of 10: What appears in the science fiction of today will inspire the technology of the future.

5 of 10

Drug testing was instituted at the plant because public safety was at risk.

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EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses - 5 of 10: Drug testing was instituted at the plant because public safety was at risk.

6 of 10

A major hurricane is one that has sustained winds of more than 110 miles per hour.

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EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses - 6 of 10: A major hurricane is one that has sustained winds of more than 110 miles per hour.

7 of 10

If you believe that, you’ll believe anything.

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EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses - 7 of 10: If you believe that, you’ll believe anything.

8 of 10

Don’t call me unless it’s an emergency.

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EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses - 8 of 10: Don’t call me unless it’s an emergency.

9 of 10

Teenagers who finish high school are less likely to commit crimes.

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EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses - 9 of 10: Teenagers who finish high school are less likely to commit crimes.

10 of 10

After I missed my connecting flight, I took the train to Chicago.

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EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses - 10 of 10: After I missed my connecting flight, I took the train to Chicago.