LS English 7 Lang Worksheet 1.2
LS English 7 Lang Worksheet 1.2
LS English 7 Lang Worksheet 1.2
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1 Look at this definition of a subordinate clause. Decide which of the underlined words is correct.
subordinate clause: in grammar, a clause that can / cannot form a sentence alone but adds
information to the main clause
Compare your answer with a partner. Do you agree? Check your answer against the definition
in Session 1.3 of the Learner’s Book.
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3 Now look at the sentences below. Underline the subordinate clauses.
a My sister eats whatever she wants and never puts on weight.
b When I got to the bridge, I stopped walking and had a rest.
c He ate all the biscuits that I made yesterday!
d I would like to see the film you told me about yesterday.
e My friend Hamish, who lives near me, told me about the party.
f My cat eats anything he wants!
g After I got off the bus, I bought some chocolate.
h She ran until she got tired.
A B
I’m going to eat the ice cream after the movie. I’m going to eat the ice cream now.
Whatever pizza you like is fine with me. Vegetarian pizza is fine with me.
The bright red bird was very loud. The bird which was bright red was very loud.
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5 Match the start of the sentence in the first column with the end of the sentence
in the last column. Choose one of the subordinating conjunctions from the middle column to
make a full sentence.
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6 Look at these sentences. Add a subordinate clause in the space to make them true for you.
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