EXERCISE 48–12 Subordinate clauses

EXERCISE 48–12Subordinate clauses

Each sentence has one subordinate clause. Indicate which word group is the subordinate clause.

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1 of 10

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

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B.
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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

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

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B.
C.

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

3 of 10

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

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B.
C.

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

4 of 10

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

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B.
C.

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

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

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B.
C.

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

6 of 10

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

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B.
C.

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

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If you believe that, you’ll believe anything.

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B.
C.

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

8 of 10

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

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B.
C.

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

9 of 10

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

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B.
C.

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

10 of 10

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

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B.
C.

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