EXERCISE B3–14 Subjects of subordinate clauses

EXERCISE B3-14Subjects 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.

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Example

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Correct.
Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is that. For more help, see section B3-e.
EXERCISE B3-14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 1 of 10: Some foods that are high in fat are also high in nutritional value.

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Correct.
Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is you. For more help, see section B3-e.
EXERCISE B3-14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 2 of 10: Give what you can.

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Correct.
Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is I. For more help, see section B3-e.
EXERCISE B3-14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 3 of 10: The only fair thing [that] I could do was withdraw from the competition.

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Correct.
Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is you. For more help, see section B3-e.
EXERCISE B3-14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 4 of 10: You cannot apply for a driver’s license until you turn sixteen.

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Correct.
Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is who. For more help, see section B3-e.
EXERCISE B3-14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 5 of 10: A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in skin care.

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Correct.
Sorry. The simple subject of the subordinate clause is light; the complete subject is the red light. For more help, see section B3-e.
EXERCISE B3-14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 6 of 10: When the red light comes on, take your car in for service soon.

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Correct.
Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is snow. For more help, see section B3-e.
EXERCISE B3-14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 7 of 10: The worst thing about winter is that the snow can’t shovel itself.

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Correct.
Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is who. For more help, see section B3-e.
EXERCISE B3-14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 8 of 10: I’ve never met a child who was incapable of learning.

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Correct.
Sorry. The compound subject of the subordinate clause is humans and fish. For more help, see section B3-e.
EXERCISE B3-14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 9 of 10: Seagulls eat whatever humans and fish leave behind.

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Correct.
Sorry. The subject of the subordinate clause is horse. For more help, see section B3-e.
EXERCISE B3-14 Subjects of subordinate clauses - 10 of 10: If a horse breaks its leg, in most cases it cannot survive.