Prof.

Juan Santana Lario

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e-mail: jsantana@ugr.es

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GRAMÁTICA INGLESA II - WORKSHEET 4.2 - SUBORDINATE CLAUSES

[INSTRUCTIONS: COMPLETE & UPLOAD TO SWAD. DUE: FRIDAY 18/5/18, 23:59 H

1. Finite, Nonfinite and Verbless Clauses: Indicate whether the subordinate clause in the examples below is Finite (F),
nonfinite (NF) or verbless (V)

1. Having seen the pictures, he left the gallery. ( ) streets. ( )

2. If he ordered the pizza, he must have a big appetite. ( ) 10. You should wear seat belts while you are riding. ( )
3. You shouldn’t drink very cold water while hot from work. ( ) 11. He wanted to design a new sort of skyscraper. ( )
4. It is necessary for everyone to sit in a circle. ( ) 12. With the moon in its waxing phase, it is hard to observe the stars. ( )
5. Standing on her head makes Yolanda dizzy. ( ) 13. I can’t imagine why the bell is ringing. ( )
6. You can’t do that, whether on the roller coaster or not. ( ) 14. We heard Sammy sing at the Hollywood Bowl. ( )
7. A letter home finally written, Theo went to supper. 15. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. ( )
8. When the floor is polished, it looks like marble. ( )
9. Tossed out of windows all along the parade route, confetti littered the

2. Non-Finite Clauses: Classify the following non-finite clauses as nominal or adverbial and specify their function in
the superordinate clause:

1. Her last wish had been travelling once again all around the world. 18. She is happy helping you.
2. I expect to be there this evening 19. He wants to sell the car but that’s not enough.
3. The shortest way is to cross the field. 20. I’m in the mood for dancing.
4. Listening to chamber music is his greatest pleasure. 21. While preparing these exercises, I learned a lot about non-finite clauses.
5. Fill in the application form as instructed. 22. Even if having more money makes life easier, there are still
6. I promise you not to be late. complications
7. He loves going for a swim by moonlight. 23. Speaking of exercises, I think this is the last
8. I want to go to the beach rather than stay here. 24. Having climbed in through the window they were unable to get back.
9. The plan is for us all to meet outside at eight. 25. Coping with life alone in a foreign country is difficult, but challenging.
10. The plan for us all to meet outside was absurd. 26. For him to arrive on time would be a miracle.
11. To use the computer, press the power button. 27. Bob is equally happy whether travelling by car or by public transport.
12. To paint the house now would be useless. 28. Their being with us in this time of crisis is evidence of their friendship.
13. Eating meat every day is not a healthy habit. 29. She will major in sociology because she wants to learn more about social
14. He loves playing piano with his friends. structures.
15. He is crazy sleeping the whole day. 30. The sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be
16. The idea, to simplify the exam, would be applauded by all students. able to sit down together.
17. I planned my revenge thinking of all those things you did to me.

3. Subordinate Clauses: Identify nominal and adverbial clauses and indicate their structural type and function within
superordinate clause:

Structural types: Finite: 1. that-cl 2. yes-no interrogative 3. wh-interrogative 4. wh-relative 5. exclamative

Nonfinite: 6. to-inf 7. bare 8. -ing 9. verbless
Functions: Nominal: S OD OI Cs Co Cp (Comp of P) Ca (Comp of Adj)
Adverbial: Aj (Adjunct) Dj (Disjunct)Cj (Conjunct)

1. How the squirrel got into the attic is a mystery. 17. She asked when he was last on a merry-go-round.
2. Everyone is grad that the Maple Leafs are playing. 18. Whether the movie is in color or not is no matter.
3. Willie still doesn’t believe that the earth is round. 19. Nobody knows if today is a postal holiday.
4. He ran back to where he had started. 20. They give whoever asks them the same answer.
5. Their orders are that they should march to the river. 21. For Phineas to go bird-watching is quite unusual.
6. The mariner told whomever he met the same story. 22. The engineers were afraid of the dam breaking.
7. And, what is just as important, she swims the butterfly. 23. The judge’s denying the motion came as no surprise.
8. She found it what she expected. 24. They named the boy what his grandfather suggested.
9. If I may say so, golf is less interesting than tennis. 25. She earns money by mowing lawns.
10. Her question, whether the dorms are coed, surprised them. 26. The best thing is to take a lot of notes.
11. Morris asked when the paper was due. 27. I am wondering if you’ll be in town.
12. That the butler committed the murder is a cliché. 28. If you are in time, do ring me.
13. We wondered about how Plymouth Plantation got started. 29. It is not certain whether she is in town.
14. She can make herself whatever she wants. 30. The main thing is to enjoy yourself.
15. Ten people is a VW makes a crowded ride. 31. Don’t you ever go away just to enjoy yourself?
16. The question is which book to read.

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 Prof. Juan Santana Lario
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e-mail: jsantana@ugr.es

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4. Nominal that-clauses vs Relative clauses: Determine which of the examples below contain nominal that-clauses (that
as a subordinating conjunction) and which contain relative clauses (that as a relative pronoun):
1. Everyone tends to think that he is not sufficiently appreciated. represented.
2. Everyone that thinks so is not necessarily conceited. 8. My opinion, that no action need be taken yet, is shared by most of us
3. The idea that space is curved was suggested by Einstein. here.
4. The idea that came to him in his sleep was an inspiration. 9. That John actually took the money, I can’t believe.
5. We are at a serious disadvantage in that we have nobody properly 10. Why shouldn’t I have some secrets that I hide from the world?
qualified for this work. 11. Some people say that I hide from the world.
6. I understand you have had some trouble with your telephone. 12. Actually, the idea that I hide from the world, is absurd.
7. My opinion that you disagree with so strongly has not been properly

5. Combine each of the pairs of clauses below so as to form one question containing a dependent yes-no clause. When
both if and whether would be acceptable as subordinators, say so.

1. Are you really enjoying yourself? I wonder.

2. Are you really enjoying yourself? He asked me.
3. Are you really enjoying yourself or not? I don’t care.
4. Does it cost too much? My decision will depend on that.
5. Is it too expensive or not? That is the crucial question.
6. Can it be easily resold? I’m not interested.
7. Is it properly insured? I am not sure.

6. Nominal Wh- Relative and Interrogative Clauses: Say which of the wh-clauses below are Nominal Interrogative and
which are Nominal Relative clauses:

1. Where I go is my business. 12. Home is where your friends and family are.
2. I don’t want to tell anyone where I go. 13. Do you remember when Columbus discovered America?
3. Otherwise everyone will go where I go. 14. Do you remember when we first came here, darling?
4. I usually go away when there’s not much work to do. 15. What we all need is a spell of warm sunshine.
5. I don’t really know when would be the best time. 16. I just don’t know what to do with myself.
6. What caused the fire remains a mystery. 17. Where I sit in the evening is very quiet.
7. What caused the fire was a cigarette end. 18. Wherever I sit in the evening is someone else’s chair.
8. We never discovered what caused the fire. 19. Tell me how much you need.
9. Who first reported the fire is still uncertain. 20. I’ll give you however much you need.
10. Whoever reported the fire was only doing his duty. 21. Who told you that, I wonder.
11. I can’t tell you where my friends are. 22. Whoever told you that was not telling the truth.

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