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Separate the clauses

April 3, 2016 B2pdf

Separate the clauses and name them.

1. It is the only thing that can save the city.

2. He is going to be nice to them because someone was nice to him.

3. I am aware that the system isn’t foolproof.

4. That shows you how cynical you have become.

5. They are not doing a good job because no one cares.

6. When he was young, he was just like his brother.

7. Plant the sapling in that shady corner where it won’t be disturbed.

8. The focus must be on the qualities that made such accomplishments possible.

9. I only want to be remembered as a simple guy who served his country.

10. They thought they had reached their destination.

Answers

1. It is the only thing (main clause) that can save the city (subordinate adjective clause).

2. He is going to be nice to them (main clause) because someone was nice to him (subordinate adverb clause).

3. I am aware (main clause) that the system isn’t foolproof (subordinate noun clause).

4. That shows you (main clause) how cynical you have become (subordinate noun clause).

5. They are not doing a good job (main clause) because no one cares (subordinate adverb clause).

6. When he was young (subordinate adverb clause), he was just like his brother (main clause).

7. Plant the sapling in that shady corner (main clause) where it won’t be disturbed (subordinate adverb clause).

8. The focus must be on the qualities (main clause) that made such accomplishments possible (subordinate adjective clause).

9. I only want to be remembered as a simple guy (main clause) who served his country (subordinate adjective clause).

10. They thought (main clause) they had reached their destination (subordinate noun clause).

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