EXERCISE 48-5 Subordinate clauses To read about this topic, see section 4Be in R

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EXERCISE 48-5 Subordinate clauses To read about this topic, see section 4Be in Rules for Writers, Eighth Edition Underline the subordinate clauses in the following sentences. Example When he was interviewed after winning a Grammy in 2011, Guetta talked about future collaborations. Guetta, who was late to the 2011 awards ceremony, wasn't able to collect the Grammy himself His shuffling, boyish manner makes it hard to believe that he is a genius with sound. Because he is so upbeat, he is an easy target for sarcastie treatment and ridicule by the press Guetta shrugs off such put-downs as silly, even funny, his attitude shows that he does not lack a sense of humor about himself. Even though he is a superstar, he does not look like one with his shaggy hair and simple clothes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. BI Identify each of the following word groups as a prepositional phrase or a subordinate clause Example . As dance music spread b. As a young DJ subondinate clause 6. a. Before the show b. Before he had started the show 7. After he was presented with the award a. b. After the award presentation 8. Until his first big hit a. b. Until he had his first big hit 9. Since the dance music craze Since dance music became popular As Guetta worked to change the industry As an industry pioneer a. b. 10. a. b. 182 48-5 I Subordinate clauses Van Goor and Hacke, Deelpmal Exercisen for

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Subordinate clause is the one which is not a complete sentence in itself, basically it is a dependent clause. It usually starts with words like who, whom, because, though, whenever, where, till, unless,even if, while, etc.

Prepositional phrase is a combination of a preposition and the object of the preposition.

A. 1. Geutta, who was late to the 2011 award ceremony, wasn't able to collect the Grammy himself.

2. His shuffling, boyish manner makes it hard to believe that he is a genius with sound.

3. Because he is so upbeat, he is an easy target for sarcastic treatment and ridicule by the press.

4. Guetta shrugs off such put-downs as silly, even funny, his attitude shows that he does not lack a sense of humour about himself.

5. Even though he is a superstar, he does not look like one with his shaggy hair and simple clothes.

B. 6. a. Prepositional phrase

b. Subordinate clause

7. a. Subordinate clause

b. Prepositional phrase

8. a. Prepositional phrase

b. Subordinate clause

9. a.  Prepositional phrase

b. Subordinate clause

10. a. Subordinate clause

b.  Prepositional phrase

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