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 Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)

For help with this exercise, see Subordinate clauses.

Example

Question 1 of 10

Some foods that are high in fat are also high in nutritional value.

Question 2 of 10

Give what you can.

Question 3 of 10

The only fair thing [that] I could do was withdraw from the competition.

Question 4 of 10

You cannot apply for a driver’s license until you turn sixteen.

Question 5 of 10

A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in skin care.

Question 6 of 10

When the red light comes on, take your car in for service soon.

Question 7 of 10

The worst thing about winter is that the snow can’t shovel itself.

Question 8 of 10

I’ve never met a child who was incapable of learning.

Question 9 of 10

Seagulls eat whatever humans and fish leave behind.

Question 10 of 10

If a horse breaks its leg, in most cases it cannot survive.