Subordination—Complex Sentences Marae bessese eee eS ee estes ett Date, Exercise 1. Recognizing and Punctuating Adjective Clauses Part A. In each of the following sentences, underline the adjective clause, ‘Then circle the relative pronoun and draw an arrow to its antecedent. EXAMPLE 1. My father, who rarely loses his temper, almost exploded with rage. 2. The injured man did not even notice the flowers that we brought him, 3. Applicants whose parents attended the university receive pref- erential treatment, 4, The pilot whale, which frequents the Arctic, is actually a large dolphin. Any man that voted for O’Malley in the last election is no friend of mine. 6, Students who fail one or more courses are not eligible fora place on the varsity. 7, The attorney general will prosecute individuals and companies that break the law prohibiting the dumping of poisonous wastes in unprotected areas. 8. The president would prefer to spend the weekend in a place where reporters won’t swamp him with questions, 9. According to legend, Helen of Troy, over whom the Greeks and Trojans waged a long and bitter war, was the most beautiful woman in the world, 10. The convention will be held in the Greenspot Hotel, which is two blocks west of the bus depot. astPart B. In each of the following, the punctuation of the adjective clause may be correct or incorrect. If it is incorrect, make the necessary revisions by adding or removing commas. If the punctuation is correct, write Correct in the space below the sentence. EXAMPLE ‘Tourists invariably stop to admire the fountain, that was designed by Bellini. ee tn 1. Treceived a long letter from my oldest brother who is traveling through Spain this summer. tain thak was deriguel 2. ‘The Met will stage a production of Verdi’s Otello, which had its first performance in Milan in 1887. 3, This computer which is amazingly easy to operate has simplified ‘our bookkeeping, 4. For pictures of the reef, it is important to have a camera, that operates under water. 5. New employees are warned never to open doors that are painted red. 6. After the concert members of the audience visited with Red Wilson whose recording of “Broken Dreams” has become a collector's item. 7, The itinerary includes a stop at an island, where the hero ‘Odysseus is said to have encountered Circe. 8. One point, on which we can agree, is the benefit to all of sanitary working conditions. 9. The winner played with a racquet, which she had never even seen before the match. 10. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who wrote over forty stories featuring Sherlock Holmes once tried to kill off his famous detective. 135. Subordination—Complex Sentences Name Date Exercise 2, Placing and Using Adjective Clauses Part A. In each of the following, the adjective clause may be well or badly placed. If you consider the placement good, write Correct in the space below the sentence. If you find the placement poor, revise the sentence. EXAMPLE Scholars are examining a manuscript with gold headings that some attribute to the Roman historian Tacitus. (Note: the clause modifies a manuscript.) Scluotana are 2rameining a. manuscri) Hot some attrihuti- fo the Roman his toriou Tacitus. St hos goth Readings. 1, The Cyclops put a huge boulder in the entrance to the cave that only he could move. (Note: the clause modifies boulder.) 2. Visitors to the museum are pleased to come upon wax figures in gleaming cases that rotate. (Note: the clause modifies wax figures.) The chef was embarrassed to have 2 customer return a chicken on a platter that emitted an unplensant odor. (Note: the clause modifies « platter.) 133134 4. At vespers the sounds of the church bells that float through the still air enhance the ,peacefulness of the scene. (Note: the clause modifies the sounds.) 5, The board of directors wants to honor the employees in the sales and marketing departments who have completed twenty years of service. (Note: the clause modifies the employees.) Part B. Combine the sentences in cach of the following pairs by changing one of them into an adjective clause. Use commas as needed. EXAMPLE On his seventieth birthday, President Reagan was given a flag. ‘The flag was flown over the Capitol during his inauguration. Onhis seveubioth Linthoey, Tresideut Reagan ‘vewa flag th as floum sean fia dno ot 1, The Canada goose used to inhabit wild, desolate areas. ‘The Canada goose now frequents suburbia. 2. College coaches across the country have been talking to Roger Fastback. Roger Fastback has set new records for passing and running in high-school football,5. Subordination—Complex Sentences Exercise 2, continued 8. Under the rationing plan, certain motorists could buy gas on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Those motorists’ license plates end in an odd number. 4. Food inspectors have closed two restaurants, The restaurants served tainted shellfish 5. Betty White is one official. All the players respect this official. 135