XXswere singing. The flowers were smiling. Helen felt
XXsglad to be alive.
(d) The old lady put her hand on the shelf. It collapsed.
XXsShe fell heavily bruising her face.
(e) The book launch was scheduled for October. It was
XXspostponed until November. The printer had not
XXsfinished printing the books.- Pick out and name the clauses and phrases in the follow-
ing sentences:
(a) Angrily, she flung the book on the table.
(b) The student wriggled his way into the pothole.
(c) He yearned to fly on Concorde.
(d) Dreaming of her holiday made her forget her un-
XXshappiness.
(e) Furiously angry, she shouted at her daughter.
(f) They have gone on holiday.
(g) To visit Australia was his ambition.
(h) The postponed match was to take place the following
XXsday.
(i) Gazing out of the window, he wondered what he
XXsshould do next.
(j) Hurrying to catch her train, Denise tripped and fell
XXsheavily.- Pick out and identify the subordinate clauses in the
following passage:
The prisoner, who had been badly beaten, crouched in the
corner of his cell. He had been caught while he was
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