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WEEK 3

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EXERCISE 1
Complete the following using an appropriate noun clause.

1. Environmentalists warn
________________________________________.

2. Scientists believe
_____________________________________________.

3. The mother was very proud

_____________________________________.

4. People living near seacoasts and low-lying islands are worried

___________________________________________________________.

5. The filmmaker does not know ___________________________________.

EXERCISE 2
Combine the following two sentences to make a new sentence using an
appropriate adjective clause.

1. People save time and energy. They use microwave ovens.

2. American football is the most popular sport in the United States. It began at
Harvard University.
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3. John Smith explained the complex structure of DNA. He is a research

chemist.

4. Words in English are often difficult for foreigners to pronounce. They begin
with the consonants th.

5. Environmental science is one of the most popular courses in the college. Dr.
White teaches environmental science.

EXERCISE 3
Identify the adverbial clause in each sentence below.

1. Because Europeans experienced hardship and deprivation during and after

World War II, they are used to conserving.
Answer:________________________________________________________

2. The bus’s engine sounds as if it is going to stall at any moment.

Answer:________________________________________________________

3. There are a few places of business where a credit card is not accepted.
Answer:________________________________________________________

4. Everyone should know what to do when an earthquake strikes.

Answer:________________________________________________________
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5. The exhibits were so precious that a museum guard was posted in every
room.
Answer:________________________________________________________

6. Chemicals are added to many food products so that the foods will stay fresh
longer.
Answer:________________________________________________________

7. Although both the common cold and the flu are caused by viruses, only the
flu can be prevented through immunisation.
Answer:________________________________________________________
8. If the company does not increase its profits, it will go out of business.
Answer:________________________________________________________

9. Though scientists know why earthquakes happen, they are still not able to
predict them.
Answer:________________________________________________________

10. No nation in the world can act as though global warming were not its
problem.
Answer:________________________________________________________
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