Assignment 6 A

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.  SVOCA
2/They/ elected /him /speaker.  SVOC
3/The company/ appointed /him/ Director /last week.  SVOCA
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  SVC
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.  SVC
5. Mother /brought/ us/ tea.  SVOO
6. The officer/ asked/ him /several questions/ when he was at the police station.  SVOOA
7. We /would like/ to send him our greetings.  SVO
8. We/ should keep/ our surroundings clean.  SVOC
9. My aunt /has bought/ me/ a computer/ to congratulate me on my graduation.  SVOOA
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.  Co of about
2. Talking things over with your advisor can help a lot.  S
3. This is something for you to do after school.  post mod.
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.  post mod.
6. I am trying hard to pass the coming exam.  A
7. Ms. Jacobs will be someone to turn to when you need help.  post mod.
8. We didn't get any messages concerning your complaint.  post mod.
9. He has been exercising these days to lose weight.  A
10. This will involve getting very early tomorrow.  direct object
4. Underline all nonfinite subordinate clauses. Identify their functions.

1. He's interested in learning Maths.  PP
2. Flattering your boss doesn't ensure career advancement.  S
3. This is something for you to eat after your ballet lesson.  post mod.
4. The old man stood silently, sipping his cappuccino.  A
5. She loves any dish involving cheese.  post mod.
6. He wore a suit to please his parents.  A
7. She had no desire to flatter his parents.  post mod.
8. Ms. Jacobs will be the best person to oversee the project.  post mod.
9. She uses her computer to do all her banking.  A
10. His decision to use an all-female cast surprised all of us.  post mod.
11. Any article left by students in this office will be taken to the Lost Property Office. 
post mod.
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.  post mod.
14. He has been dieting these days to lose weight.  A
15. For a bridge to collapse like that is unbelievable.  S
16. She's very glad to help us with the housework.  Adj complement
17. His ambition, to become a famous writer, was never fulfilled.  post mod.
18. The children were on the beach, busy building sand castles.  Adj complement
19. Discouraged by the failure, he became an alcoholic.  A
20. She opened the door for Gypsy to go out.  A
21. This will involve moving all the furniture.  Od
22. He wrote Ms. Chew a friendly letter, thanking her for her help.  A
23. It won’t hurt you to eat more fruit.  real S
24. I caught him reading your diary.  Co
25. A test doesn’t always give you an opportunity to demonstrate your ability. post
mod.
26. Older adults who are healthier and living longer than previous generations are
powerful societal forces shaping future employment practices.  post mod.
27. We need the air-conditioner repaired in three hours.  Co
28. She hopes to get a job within the next three weeks.  Od
29. His advice has always been to consult an astrologer.  Cs
30. To put things off until the last minute is a mistake.  S
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.  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.  compound
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.  simple
7. Please tell me soon whether you will go or not so that I can decide what I'm going to
do.  compound 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 complex
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.  c
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.  c
9. After the two soccer players lost their game, they joined their other teammates for lunch, and
they went to the movies.  b
10. The man believed in the system, and he knew that justice would prevail after the murderer
was sent to jail.  b
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.  c
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 the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.  c

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

He/ seems/ nice. (Answer = SVCs)

What an extraordinary dancer/ she/ is/SVC

1/She /made/ her views/ clear /at the outset.  SVOCA

2/They/ elected /him /speaker.  SVOC

3/The company/ appointed /him/ Director /last week.  SVOCA

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  SVC

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.  SVC

5. Mother /brought/ us/ tea.  SVOO

7. We /would like/ to send him our greetings.  SVO

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

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

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

1. He's excited about leaving for France.  Co of about

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

3. This is something for you to do after school.  post mod.

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

6. I am trying hard to pass the coming exam.  A

8. We didn't get any messages concerning your complaint.  post mod.

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

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

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