Question

A—Clause Review. Identify clause types as directed; treat phrases as part of the clause they are in. Tips: Each clause has its own subject(s) and verb(s), and subordinate clauses start with subordinators and often interrupt main clauses.

• Circle subordinating words. (Note: A word might be a subordinator in one sentence and a preposition in another.)

• Draw a square bracket [ ] around subordinate clauses.

• Draw a squiggly underline under main clauses.

1) Frank’s sheepdog was acting sheepish.

2) After we visit the art museum, we can wander around in the arboretum.

3) After the art museum, let’s wander around in the arboretum.

4) Ruskin, who knew nothing about falconry, had difficulty in handling his bird.

5) Ruskin, knowing nothing of falconry, acquitted himself quite well in the field today.

6) If I did not know you better, I would think that you are trying to ask me out on a date.

Answer 1

Main clause [Subordinate Clause]

1) Frank’s sheepdog [was acting sheepish.] – Restrictive Relative Clause

2) [After we visit the art museum,] we can wander around in the arboretum. – Adverbial Clause

3) [After the art museum,] let’s wander around in the arboretum. – Noun Clause

4) Ruskin, who knew nothing about falconry, [had difficulty in handling his bird.] – Relative Clause

5) Ruskin, knowing nothing of falconry, [acquitted himself quite well in the field today.] – Adverbial Clause

6) [If I did not know you better, I would think that] you are trying to ask me out on a date. –

Conditional Clause.