... a meeting had been – adverbial clause of
arranged... reason
... he had stayed in his hotel... – adverbial clause of
condition
... as hard as he could... – adverbial clause of
degree
... something was done... – adverbial clause of
condition
4. Subjunctive:
(a) If Iwere a giant, I could reach that shelf.
(b) If shewere to ask me, I would go.
CHAPTER 3
1. Phrases and clauses
(a) The match was cancelled... main clause
... of the weather... prepositional phrase
(b) We can go... main clause
... you are ready. adverbial clause of
time
(c) The policeman chased the thief... main clause
... caught him... main clause
... handcuffed him... main clause
... took him to the police main clause
station...
... to charge him... infinitive phrase
(d) Leaping out of the car... participial phrase
... she dashed into the shop... main clause
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