EXERCISE 48–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses

EXERCISE 48–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses

In the text box provided, type the subject of the underlined subordinate clause. If the clause has a compound subject, type the subjects and the word joining them (salt and pepper, for example). Type carefully because any typing errors will result in an incorrect answer. Click on Submit to submit your answer. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time.

1 of 10

Some foods that are high in fat are also high in nutritional value.
Correct.
Answer: Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is that. For more help, see section 48e.
EXERCISE 48–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 1 of 10: Some foods that are high in fat are also high in nutritional value.

2 of 10

Give what you can.
Correct.
Answer: Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is you. For more help, see section 48e.
EXERCISE 48–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 2 of 10: Give what you can.

3 of 10

The only fair thing [that] I could do was withdraw from the competition.
Correct.
Answer: Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is I. For more help, see section 48e.
EXERCISE 48–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 3 of 10: The only fair thing [that] I could do was withdraw from the competition.

4 of 10

You cannot apply for a driver’s license until you turn sixteen.
Correct.
Answer: Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is you. For more help, see section 48e.
EXERCISE 48–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 4 of 10: You cannot apply for a driver’s license until you turn sixteen.

5 of 10

A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in skin care.
Correct.
Answer: Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is who. For more help, see section 48e.
EXERCISE 48–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 5 of 10: A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in skin care.

6 of 10

When the red light comes on, take your car in for service soon.
Correct.
Answer: Sorry. The simple subject of the subordinate clause is light; the complete subject is the red light. For more help, see section 48e.
EXERCISE 48–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 6 of 10: When the red light comes on, take your car in for service soon.

7 of 10

The worst thing about winter is that the snow can’t shovel itself.
Correct.
Answer: Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is snow. For more help, see section 48e.
EXERCISE 48–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 7 of 10: The worst thing about winter is that the snow can’t shovel itself.

8 of 10

I’ve never met a child who was incapable of learning.
Correct.
Answer: Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is who. For more help, see section 48e.
EXERCISE 48–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 8 of 10: I’ve never met a child who was incapable of learning.

9 of 10

Seagulls eat whatever humans and fish leave behind.
Correct.
Answer: Sorry. The compound subject of the subordinate clause is humans and fish. For more help, see section 48e.
EXERCISE 48–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 9 of 10: Seagulls eat whatever humans and fish leave behind.

10 of 10

If a horse breaks its leg, in most cases it cannot survive.
Correct.
Answer: Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is horse. For more help, see section 48e.
EXERCISE 48–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 10 of 10: If a horse breaks its leg, in most cases it cannot survive.