1.

Identify each clause type (sentence structure) in the following sentences:

Example:

He/ seems/ nice. (Answer = SVCs)

They/ arrived/ at the hotel/ and (THEY) /sat/ on the terrace. SVA

What an extraordinary dancer/ she/ is/SVC

1/She/ made /her views/ clear /at the outset. SVOC

2/They /elected/ him/ speaker. SVOC

3/The company /appointed /him/ Director/ last week. SVOC

4/We /wish/ you /Happy new year. SVOO

5/They/ made /David Chairman /of the Rotary Club, SVOC

6/They/ named /their baby /Sarah /in the church. SVOCA

8/7/They/ took /the child / to the hospital. SVOA

9/The leaves /turn/ yellow. SVC

10/Mother Teresa /is /India’s gift /to the world SVCA

2/.Identify each clause type (sentence structure) in the following sentences:

1. George /is /the captain. SVC

2. The judge /announced/ the results. SVO

3. My sister/ looked /worried /last week. SVCA

4. Parents /should be/ kind/ to their children. SVCA

5. Mother/ brought/ us /tea. SVOO

6. The officer/ asked /him /several questions/ when he was at the police station. SVOO

7. We /would like /to send /him /our greetings.SVOO

8. We /should keep/ our surroundings/ clean. SVOC

9. My aunt/ has bought /me /a computer /to congratulate /me on my graduation. SVOO

10. The class /elected/ Martin /their monitor. SVOC

3. Underline all nonfinite subordinate clause. Identify their functions.

1. He's excited about leaving for France. (C)

2. Talking things over with your advisor(S) can help a lot.

3. This is something for you to do after school.(C)

4. The old man lay there, whispering something to himself. (A)

5. She needs all the exercises helping her to know how to use this grammar point.(C)

6. I am trying hard to pass the coming exam.(C)

7. Ms. Jacobs will be someone to turn to when you need help. (C)

8. We didn't get any messages concerning your complaint.(C)

9. He has been exercising these days to lose weight.(A)

10. This will involve getting very early tomorrow.(C)

4. Underline all nonfinite subordinate clauses. Identify their functions.

1. He's interested in learning Maths.(C)
2. Flattering your boss(S) doesn't ensure career advancement.
3. This is something for you to eat after your ballet lesson.(C)
4. The old man stood silently, sipping his cappuccino.(A)
5. She loves any dish involving cheese.(C)
6. He wore a suit to please his parents.(A)
7. She had no desire to flatter his parents.(C)
8. Ms. Jacobs will be the best person to oversee the project.(C)
9. She uses her computer to do all her banking.(A)
10. His decision to use an all-female cast(C) surprised all of us.
11. Any article left by students in this office(C) will be taken to the Lost Property Office.
12. She stood in the middle of the shop, looking around with interest.(A)
13. We didn't receive any instruction to open the gate.(C)
14. He has been dieting these days to lose weight.(A)
15. For a bridge to collapse like that(S) is unbelievable.
16. She's very glad to help us with the housework.(C)
17. His ambition, to become a famous writer(C), was never fulfilled.
18. The children were on the beach, busy building sand castles.(C)
19. Discouraged by the failure(A), he became an alcoholic.
20. She opened the door for Gypsy to go out.(A)
21. This will involve moving all the furniture.(C)
22. He wrote Ms. Chew a friendly letter, thanking her for her help.(A)
23. It won’t hurt you to eat more fruit.(C)
24. I caught him reading your diary.(C)
25. A test doesn’t always give you an opportunity to demonstrate your ability. (C)
26. Older adults who are healthier and living longer than previous generations(C) are
powerful societal forces shaping future employment practices.
27. We need the air-conditioner repaired in three hours.(C)
28. She hopes to get a job within the next three weeks.(C)
29. His advice has always been to consult an astrologer.(C)
30. To put things off until the last minute(S) is a mistake.

5.Classify the following sentences according to structure. If the sentence is a

complex or a compound complex, pick out the finite subordinate clause(s).
1. I'm glad that my mother made me take piano lessons when I was a child. (complex)
2. Joe jumped into the river to rescue the little girl who was drowning even though he
wasn't a good swimmer. (Compound-complex.)
3. I knew that I should get some sleep, but I just couldn't put my book down because I
was really enjoying it. (Compound-complex)
4. Thomas was thirsty yet he refused to drink the water that I offered him.(complex)
5. The Comedian made people laugh by telling jokes and making funny faces. (Simple)
6. Most 15th century Europeans believed that the world was flat and that a ship could
conceivably sail off the end of the earth. (complex)
7. Please tell me soon whether you will go or not so that I can decide what I'm going to
do. (complex)
8. My sister can fall asleep under any conditions, but I can't get to sleep unless the light is
off and the room is perfectly quiet. (Compound-complex)
9. The cheapest way to get from an airport to a hotel is to take an airport bus, but I'm not
sure if River City has one. (Compound-complex)
10. I asked Angela to run the office while I 'm gone since I know I can depend on her.
(complex)
11. You'd better give me your answer quickly, or else I 'll withdraw the invitation.
(compound)
12. As long as you 're going to the fruit market, would you please pick up a few apples
for me? (complex)
13. Even though Jack hates going to the dentist, he should see his dentist soon because he
has a very bad toothache. (complex)
14. Robert is totally exhausted after playing tennis whereas Marge isn't even tired despite
the fact that she ran around a lot more during the game. (complex)
15. I'm sorry you 've decided not to go with us on the river trip, but if you change your
mind there will still be enough room on the boat for you. (Compound-complex)
6. Identify these sentences by writing (a) simple, (b) compound , (c) Complex or (d)
Compound Complex at the end of each sentence.

1. Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood. (b)
2. The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes. (c)
3. The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday. (a)
4. Trina and Hareem went to a bar in Hollywood to celebrate their anniversary. (a)
5. Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel. (b)
6. While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the
kitchen appliances. (d)
7. After listening to the Kanye West CD, I have new respect for his music. (c)
8. After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a project, yet Sarah
did most of the work. (d)
9. After the two soccer players lost their game, they joined their other teammates for lunch, and
they went to the movies. (d)
10. The man believed in the system, and he knew that justice would prevail after the murderer
was sent to jail. (d)
11. After eating lunch at The Cheesecake Factory, Tim went to the gym to exercise. (c)
12. They spoke to him in Spanish, but he responded in English (b)
13.. We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten o’clock. (c)
14. Jennifer liked William’s friend, and she also liked his cousin. (b)
15. The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball. (a)
16. James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch. (c)
17. The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library. (a)
18. Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals. (b)
19. The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early. (b)
20. After midnight(c) the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.

7. Underline the noun clause. Write S in the space if the noun clause is the subject, O
if the clause is an object & C if the clause is a complement.
1.___S___ How the buildings are constructed to keep their inhabitants cool is one of the
most striking aspects of the Bahraini architecture.
2.__S____ What the doctor advised was a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the
city.
3.___S___ When the city of Rome was founded is a matter of dispute among historians.
4.____O__ Marie Curie showed that a woman can be as good a scientist as a man can be.
5.___O___ The general decided which troop was to be moved.
6.__C____ It is easy to understand why fast food restaurants are so popular.
7.__O____ The president told the youths that their journey was a noteworthy
achievement
8.__S____ That the city has lost its charm in its zeal to modernize is a common
perception
9.__C____ One of the characteristics of leather is that it has a fibrous structure
10.___O__ I’m not sure whether he will come.
8. Identify the noun clauses in the following sentences and describe the function of
each.
1. That it was done deliberately(S) is quite clear.
2. We greatly regret that we were obliged to refuse your invitation.(O)
3. Many people are wondering when inter-planetary travel will become possible.(O)
4. Can you explain to me where he lives?(O)
5. Who will lead the collection campaign(S) is what we have to decide this morning.
6. What you are attempting(S) is really too difficult for you.
7. We were greatly amused by what you tell us.(O)
8. I am delighted that you have succeeded in getting the job.(O)