Mr.

Ricardo Yáñez Cook Ricardo Palma University

GRAMMAR
2022-2

Underline all the subordinate clauses you find. Label them and circle the subordinator in
each one.

1. As he was not there, I could not talk to him.

2. I waited for him until he came.

3. Even though you are 13, you can't go to that movie.

4. We eat so that we may live.

5. Unless you hurry, you will be late for school.

6. I don’t know whether he is innocent.

7. If you eat too much, you will fall ill.

8. The kids who were called first will have the best chance of getting a seat.

9. Fruit that is grown organically is expensive.

10. So that he would not ruin the carpet, he took off his shoes.

11. Inasmuch as I already know you, I shall call you Jim, not James.

12. Since he has long hair, he wears a ponytail.

13. The judge will give what you said some deliberation during her decision.

14. The store where the new phone was being sold had a huge line of people outside it.

15. I am sure that you are wrong.

16. He ate vegetables in order that he could stay healthy.

17. The teacher said honesty is the best policy.

18. Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.

19. Tell me where you have put my books.

20. The man who committed the theft last night has been caught.
 Mr. Ricardo Yáñez Cook Ricardo Palma University
GRAMMAR
2022-2

21. It is difficult to understand why he distrusts his own children.

22. Steven, a year younger than me, was not allowed to go.

23. He plans to solve all the math problems inasmuch as he can within the time period

24. We will focus the investigation on whomever you identify as the suspect.

25. The room was filled by a strange noise that echoed through my head.

26. I gave that you wanted me to prepare dinner a little consideration.

27. Mum sat on the sofa, while the children played on the floor.

28. The new pupil smiled shyly as she was introduced to the class.

29. The sun, which was now directly overhead, was incredibly hot.

30. The present, wrapped in silver paper, was under the tree.

31. Her parents will think that she wants a new car as her graduation gift.

32. The students looked up in surprise when they heard Carla’s scream.

33. We knew we were nearly our destiny because the car was slowing down.

34. Some people blindly believe in whatever organized religion says.

35. Not only will I tell Carmela about my love, but also, I will bring the diamond ring I bought

36. Mr. Noriega, who teaches English, hates misuse of the double genitive.